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S729 MNV

1998 Honda CA125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

38,715 mi
Last recorded38,715 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 MNV
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 38,715 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,563 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 38,563 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 37,850 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 37,850 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 37,844 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Horn control defective intermitent. (1.7.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front mudguard missing.

Rear mudguard missing.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 37,835 miles

Front Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair rear torque arm insecure (3.1.5)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure mudguard missing (6.1.1c)

Rear mudguard missing &cause injury to rider

Fail 8 Sep 2016 37,816 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure adversely modified rear mudguard insecure.rear suspension. (6.1.1b)

Rear Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

Rear Brake locking device insecure torque arm insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,934 miles

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

rear chain links tight

Fail 3 Sep 2015 33,933 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

number plate loose

rear chain links tight

will not tickover / run correctly

Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,894 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 32,894 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 32,757 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,637 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,931 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 24,899 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,938 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,223 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 16,191 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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S729 MNV is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S729 MNV, 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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S729 MNV is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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