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S917 VJW

1998 Honda CA125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,192 mi
Last recorded34,192 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 VJW
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 34,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases broken stud on the left hand flange by the cyl head (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 32,988 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 32,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 32,986 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

the handle bar holding clamps are upside down (the dots should be at the top)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,398 miles

Rear slightly binding

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,187 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

gear lever pivot worn

number plate light not working

number plate slightly damaged

rear brake pivot worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,187 miles

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

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

number plate light not working

number plate slightly damaged

rear tyre is perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,852 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,892 miles

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

both fork tubes are pitted

number plate light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2011 24,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

both fork tubes are pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,722 miles

fork tubes are pitted

number plate light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,262 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,628 miles

front tyre s;ightly perished

Fail 15 Apr 2008 20,628 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

front tyre s;ightly perished

Pass 3 May 2007 19,804 miles

rear number plate poor condition rear brake lever pivot worn slight rear wheel missalignment

Pass 5 May 2006 18,769 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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S917 VJW is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S917 VJW, 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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S917 VJW is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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