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R982 XEV

1997 Honda CA125

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

15,313 mi
Last recorded15,313 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CA12514,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 XEV
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 15,313 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 31,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 30,395 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 29,200 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 27,523 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 25,728 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 25,718 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel compared to lever pressure (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 23,757 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,771 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 21,771 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies off of front lever or pedal (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,022 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 20,021 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake switch intermittant (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 17,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 17,108 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 14,280 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 14,263 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 9,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 6,411 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 6,203 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 4,745 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 2,334 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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R982 XEV is a 1997 Honda CA125 in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R982 XEV, 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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R982 XEV is a 1997 Honda CA125, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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