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R730 ALK

1998 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,780 mi
Last recorded28,780 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 ALK
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,780 miles

front brake slightly tight

front forks slightly stiff

front tyre perished/cracked on sidewall

number plate cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,496 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 26,496 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,096 miles

rear no plate cracked

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 23,095 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear no plate cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,441 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 20,441 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,178 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 15,171 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2005 11,211 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2005 11,211 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Gradient brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.D1c)

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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R730 ALK is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R730 ALK, 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 R730 ALK registered?

R730 ALK is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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