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S821 FFM

1998 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,764 mi
Last recorded30,764 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 FFM
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,764 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified Swing-Arm (6.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,611 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,238 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 30,238 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front tyre flat !

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,466 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 29,466 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,966 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 27,966 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,848 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 26,848 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

rear n/plate bracket loose/rear brake pivot slightly worn and rubs on exaust

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,377 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,094 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 23,094 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,655 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,381 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 21,006 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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S821 FFM is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S821 FFM, 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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S821 FFM is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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