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S581 LGN

1998 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,587 mi
Last recorded24,587 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 LGN
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 24,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 22,437 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 22,433 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Upper Fuel tank leaking filler cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 20,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 178,313 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,479 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 17,449 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 14,947 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 11,014 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 11,009 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 10,083 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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S581 LGN is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S581 LGN, 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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What year was S581 LGN registered?

S581 LGN is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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