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E116 OMU

1988 Honda CG125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,075 mi
Last recorded7,075 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda CG12525,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE116 OMU
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 7,075 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 7,075 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 24,501 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 24,501 miles

Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 24,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2012 24,496 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,496 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Honda CG125?

Based on 114,867 MOT tests across 14,014 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
992
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
14,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,338
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,942
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,532
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,067
Drive chain excessively loose 1,004
Full Honda CG125 reliability report

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E116 OMU is a 1988 Honda CG125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 25,579 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 CG125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,338 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E116 OMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CG125 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Honda CG125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E116 OMU registered?

E116 OMU is a 1988 Honda CG125, first registered on 14 June 1988.

Is E116 OMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E116 OMU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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