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A889 LEW

1983 Honda CM125C

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,645 mi
Last recorded33,645 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 Honda CM125C27,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA889 LEW
MakeHonda
ModelCM125C
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,645 miles

Centre stand badly distorted.

Fail 4 Jun 2019 33,645 miles

Stop lamp not working Front brake lever. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected Split pin missing. (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre stand badly distorted.

Electrical wiring loose around headstock.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 33,645 miles

Centre stand badly bent.

Exhaust smoking.

Fork stanchions pitted.

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 33,645 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working Brake lever. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect And stiff in operation. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Brake lever. (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure At cylinder head joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect And stiff in operation. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre fouling another component Wiring under mudguard close to tyre. (5.2.3 (f))

Front Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) Wheel spindle split pin missing. (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre stand badly bent.

Drive chain too tight and lacks lubrication.

Exhaust smoking.

Fork stanchions pitted.

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Indicator switch faulty Position selection not positive. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

How Reliable is the Honda CM125C?

Based on 3,993 MOT tests across 787 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
787
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 92
Footrest missing 62
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
Drive chain excessively loose 45
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A889 LEW is a 1983 Honda CM125C in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Honda CM125C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 27,326 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 CM125C fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A889 LEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CM125C typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Honda CM125C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A889 LEW is a 1983 Honda CM125C, first registered on 13 September 1983.

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