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S255 BDM

1998 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,844 mi
Last recorded32,844 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 BDM
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 32,844 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 32,844 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2015 25,641 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 25,632 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

front tyre split

Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,203 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,109 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Inner Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 25,109 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Inner Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slightly reduced tyre pressure in fronty tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,587 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,904 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 21,899 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,565 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 21,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,560 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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S255 BDM 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 69.2%.

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 S255 BDM, 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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S255 BDM is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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