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C889 COR

1986 Honda MTX125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

19,997 mi
Last recorded19,997 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda MTX12520,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC889 COR
MakeHonda
ModelMTX125
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 19,997 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 5 May 2023 19,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 19,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 19,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 19,522 miles

Brake component insecure Rear brake arm (1.1.21 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 19,073 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 19,072 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 18,672 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 14 May 2016 18,672 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,668 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

light switch slight damage

Fail 6 Oct 2012 28,620 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slightly damaged light switch

Pass 8 Oct 2011 27,345 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 22,627 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wheel rim coroded

light switch damaged

side stand return spring loose

Fail 8 Oct 2010 22,627 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wheel rim coroded

light switch damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2010 26,527 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2007 24,892 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 23,692 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Honda MTX125?

Based on 4,027 MOT tests across 789 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
308
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
789
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 96
Headlamp aim too high 61
Drive chain worn to excess 54
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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C889 COR is a 1986 Honda MTX125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1986 Honda MTX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 20,089 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 MTX125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C889 COR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda MTX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Honda MTX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C889 COR is a 1986 Honda MTX125, first registered on 21 July 1986.

Is C889 COR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C889 COR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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