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C299 DMG

1985 Honda CG125BR

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,882 mi
Last recorded40,882 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda CG125BR37,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC299 DMG
MakeHonda
ModelCG125BR
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 40,882 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Nearside Small oil leak from cylinder head gasket.

Fail 12 May 2026 40,882 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Nearside Small oil leak from cylinder head gasket.

Pass 9 May 2025 40,882 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Slight oil leak from head gasket

Surface rust around entire vehicle

Fail 9 May 2025 40,882 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Slight oil leak from head gasket

Surface rust around entire vehicle

Pass 2 May 2024 40,319 miles

Chain and sprockets worn.

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 40,319 miles

Chain and sprockets worn.

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 May 2023 39,935 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 39,934 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 39,743 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021
Pass 29 Nov 2019 39,206 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 39,077 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 39,077 miles

Front Brake back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 38,855 miles

battery flat

Pass 26 Nov 2016 38,288 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Offside Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 37,299 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 36,435 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

s/stand insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,881 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front mud guard insecure

front tyre cracked

front wheel bent

s/stand damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,502 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

s/stand loose

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,361 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,921 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 25,714 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,883 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Honda CG125BR?

Based on 624 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Horn not working 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Direction indicator not working 8
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C299 DMG is a 1985 Honda CG125BR in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1985 Honda CG125BR models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 37,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CG125BR fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C299 DMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CG125BR typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Honda CG125BR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C299 DMG registered?

C299 DMG is a 1985 Honda CG125BR, first registered on 15 August 1985.

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