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S522 LJH

1998 Honda CA125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,973 mi
Last recorded42,973 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CA12513,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 LJH
MakeHonda
ModelCA125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 42,973 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened clutch lever broken but operable (6.2.7 (b))

general surface corrosion, including forks, wheels & shocks

Pass 16 Sep 2016 42,356 miles

Nearside clutch lever pivot worn

Rear Lower Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn brake pedal pivot worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 41,801 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,137 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 40,137 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 37,538 miles

Excessive play in clutch lever pivot.

Excessive play in rear brake pedal pivot.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,538 miles

Excessive play in clutch lever pivot.

Excessive play in rear brake pedal pivot.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 37,531 miles

Decelerometer brake test no brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (3.3.E1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Excessive play in clutch lever pivot.

Excessive play in rear brake pedal pivot.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,887 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,528 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 21,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,700 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight bind on front brake

slight rise in engine speed on right turn

some corosion on rims and spokes

Pass 26 Aug 2006 10,985 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 10,828 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

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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S522 LJH is a 1998 Honda CA125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S522 LJH, 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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S522 LJH is a 1998 Honda CA125, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S522 LJH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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