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S103 KJB

1998 Honda CA125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 KJB
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 23,283 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 23,283 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 20,536 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 18,538 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 18,538 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 17,489 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 17,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

battery not held on wiyh original fittings

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,166 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 17,166 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 15,964 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,964 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 15,099 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 15,099 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,981 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 13,934 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

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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S103 KJB is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S103 KJB, 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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S103 KJB is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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