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C968 FML

1986 Honda Cb 125T

Gold Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

37,979 mi
Last recorded37,979 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda Cb 125T24,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC968 FML
MakeHonda
ModelCb 125T
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 37,979 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 37,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2024 37,701 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 37,597 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 37,565 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 37,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 37,489 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 37,489 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 37,475 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 37,413 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached no bushing and bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure linkage bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 37,337 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 37,314 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 37,293 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 37,273 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 37,260 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 37,260 miles

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

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,133 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 35,133 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 19,936 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 19,936 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 31,634 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,549 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 31,427 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 125T?

Based on 5,203 MOT tests across 1,151 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
428
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 138
Footrest missing 93
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 86
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 76
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 74
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C968 FML is a 1986 Honda Cb 125T in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1986 Honda Cb 125T models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 24,172 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 Cb 125T fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 138 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C968 FML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 125T typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 40 years old, this Honda Cb 125T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C968 FML is a 1986 Honda Cb 125T, first registered on 4 July 1986.

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