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R491 VUY

1998 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

11,616 mi
Last recorded11,616 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 VUY
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 11,616 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 11,616 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 11,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 11,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 11,541 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 9,107 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 9,107 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 9,019 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

no chain gard

Fail 22 May 2015 9,013 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Inner Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Outer Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

no chain gard

Pass 11 Apr 2014 8,248 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 7,544 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 5,929 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 5,901 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 5,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 5,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 4,246 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CA125?

Based on 5,603 MOT tests across 655 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
737
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
655
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 186
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 118
Drive chain excessively loose 112
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 108
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 74
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R491 VUY is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda CA125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 13,767 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CA125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R491 VUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CA125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CA125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R491 VUY registered?

R491 VUY is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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