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R634 JCU

1997 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,856 mi
Last recorded12,856 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 JCU
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 12,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 11,349 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 11,021 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

brake pedal rubbing agains exhaust

Fail 29 Jun 2009 11,008 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

brake pedal rubbing agains exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,184 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

fuel tank has dent in it and has broken through the paint layer.surface corrosion has just started. advise treatment and recoating.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 9,184 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

fuel tank has dent in it and has broken through the paint layer.surface corrosion has just started. advise treatment and recoating.

Pass 11 May 2007 8,763 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 7,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 6,357 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 6,357 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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R634 JCU is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Honda CA125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 14,505 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 R634 JCU, 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 29 years old, this Honda CA125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R634 JCU registered?

R634 JCU is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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