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R943 BOA

1998 Honda CA125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,235 mi
Last recorded29,235 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 BOA
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 29,235 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,058 miles

Fork seals leaking.Rear tyre close to wear limit.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,768 miles

No number plate light.Front tyre cracking.Rear wheel-broken spoke

Pass 6 May 2014 24,441 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 30 Apr 2014 24,420 miles

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

Front brake pads low

Pass 8 May 2013 19,017 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 19,017 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,204 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 18,198 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,766 miles

Advise N/S/R indicator stem broken and held together with a cble tie

Rear Brake lever lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 17,755 miles

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

Advise N/S/R indicator stem broken and held together with a cble tie

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Brake lever lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 12,920 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 12,920 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 12,879 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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R943 BOA is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Blue 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 R943 BOA, 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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What year was R943 BOA registered?

R943 BOA is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 10 April 1998.

Is R943 BOA safe to buy?

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