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R542 YVG

1998 Honda CA125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,414 mi
Last recorded29,414 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 YVG
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 29,414 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 29,399 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 28,577 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 28,577 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 28,506 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 28,496 miles

Fuel system component leaking Base of carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,456 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,889 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 25,686 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 22,745 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,737 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 22,714 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 22,171 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

rear indicator stems loose but not insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,171 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear indicator stems loose but not insecure

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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R542 YVG is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R542 YVG, 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 R542 YVG registered?

R542 YVG is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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