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R821 SCF

1998 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,254 mi
Last recorded43,254 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 SCF
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 43,254 miles

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

both tyres old

Pass 12 Feb 2024 42,837 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front and rear spokes very rusty

rear brake arm slightly long on spindle

Fail 19 Jun 2017 42,486 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front and rear spokes very rusty

rear brake arm slightly long on spindle

Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,482 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,438 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 39,383 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,590 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear brake pedal pivot worn but secure.

Speedometer / odometer not recording.

rear brake "sharp".

Fail 4 Oct 2012 38,590 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear brake pedal pivot worn but secure.

Speedometer / odometer not recording.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,590 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

lh switch assy slightly loose

speedo not working

Fail 6 Oct 2011 38,590 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside switch assembly loose but secure on handlebar.

Speedometer / odometer not recording.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,113 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre soft

rear tyre soft

Fail 24 Aug 2010 37,112 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre flat

Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,954 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 32,935 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Riders seat secure but loose on front mounting.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,285 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

lh switch loose

Fail 29 Feb 2008 28,285 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlamps vary with engine speed, battery faulty

lh switch loose

Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,882 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 SCF is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SCF, 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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R821 SCF is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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