Honda Ca125 (1998)
1998 Honda Ca125
CarHunch analysed 136 real MOT records for the 1998 Honda Ca125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 Honda CA125 trails the UK average by 3.2 percentage points, with a first-time pass rate of 76.8%, and nearly a fifth of vehicles (19.1%) have recorded dangerous defects—a concern worth taking seriously before purchase. At an average of 2.18 failures per vehicle, these bikes are moderately troublesome, though that's typical for 26-year-old machines.
The median mileage of 13,064 is remarkably low for the age, suggesting these are cherished classics rather than hard-ridden commuters, yet they still accumulate 5.9 advisories on average—a sign that small wear items and maintenance gaps are common. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the brake and fuel system history, since dangerous defects cluster there on older Honda scooters.
What to check before buying a 1998 Honda Ca125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Honda Ca125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Honda Ca125 vehicles fall between 7,133 and 19,479 miles.
1998 Honda Ca125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Honda Ca125
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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38.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.7%
Drive chain slightly loose
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22.3%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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22%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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21.7%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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21.3%
Drive chain excessively loose
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20.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17%
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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