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R218 FCG

1998 Honda CA125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,237 mi
Last recorded14,237 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 FCG
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 14,237 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 14,064 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 12,933 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 12,933 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 12,095 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 12,095 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2011 12,072 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 12,064 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 10,739 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 10,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 8,342 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 7,130 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 7,130 miles

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

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

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

suspension soft all round

Pass 29 Apr 2006 5,675 miles

wheels rusty, front suspension soft,

Pass 16 May 2005 5,319 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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R218 FCG is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R218 FCG, 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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R218 FCG is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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