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S394 MOH

1998 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,584 mi
Last recorded23,584 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS394 MOH
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 23,584 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 21,816 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front brake line routed incorrectly

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside switch gear loose

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside switchgear loose

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

choke cable routed incorrectly

clutch cable routed incorrectly

throttle cable routed incorrectly

Fail 17 May 2025 21,794 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock brake line routed incorrectly (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock clutch cable routed incorrectly (2.1.4 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Chain guard missing

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

throttle cable routed incorrectly

Pass 21 May 2024 19,058 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 18,993 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2023 19,802 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 17,796 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 17,644 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 17,635 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 17,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 17,570 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 17,194 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 17,194 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,986 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,696 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 16,019 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 10,941 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 10,941 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,213 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 8,560 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 8,560 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 6,425 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 5,724 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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S394 MOH is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S394 MOH, 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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S394 MOH is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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