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R647 JCU

1997 Honda CA125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,213 mi
Last recorded7,213 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 JCU
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 7,213 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 5,611 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 5,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 3,701 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 3,698 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 1,188 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 1,173 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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R647 JCU is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R647 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 R647 JCU registered?

R647 JCU is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R647 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R647 JCU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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