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S866 JGA

1998 Honda CA125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,679 mi
Last recorded16,679 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 JGA
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 16,679 miles

Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 15,922 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 14,875 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 14,842 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 14,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated Fork oil from leaking nearside fork (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering operation impeded by a leg shield (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Front tyre sidewall cracked

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main frame corroded throughout, worst corrosion on lower cross members under engine (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 13,406 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 11,295 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 11,289 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 9,131 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 7,375 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 7,000 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 6,328 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 6,328 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 6,118 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 5,621 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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S866 JGA is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S866 JGA, 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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S866 JGA is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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