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R821 EJL

1998 Honda CA125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

21,682 mi
Last recorded21,682 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 EJL
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 21,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudguard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose number plate holder (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 19,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 19,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 17,824 miles

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

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

Registration plate slightly loose number plate holder bracket (0.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 17,824 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate slightly loose number plate holder bracket (0.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 15,729 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudguard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 13,992 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 12,626 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 12,626 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim tyre completely flat (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 10,821 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 10,821 miles

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

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

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 9,355 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 8,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 7,740 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 7,740 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 6,987 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 6,873 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 6,275 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 6,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 4,671 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 4,058 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 4,058 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 3,488 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 3,329 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 3,260 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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R821 EJL is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R821 EJL, 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 R821 EJL registered?

R821 EJL is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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