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V304 DCF

1999 Honda CA125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,138 mi
Last recorded30,138 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CA12514,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV304 DCF
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 30,138 miles

Rear Tread cracking / perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2024 30,137 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 30,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 30,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 30,131 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 30,131 miles

Rear Brake component insecure brake stay splitpin (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 12 May 2011 29,951 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 29,946 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

bottom rear shock bush worn

rear wheel spokes slightly loose

Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,791 miles

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)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 26,791 miles

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)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,152 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 23,152 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,594 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 17,594 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,991 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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V304 DCF is a 1999 Honda CA125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Honda CA125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 14,760 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 V304 DCF, 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 27 years old, this Honda CA125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V304 DCF is a 1999 Honda CA125, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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