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E408 SWU

1987 Honda CG125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,455 mi
Last recorded3,455 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Honda CG12524,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE408 SWU
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 3,455 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 3,382 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 7,212 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 7,195 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Chain guard missing

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,795 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 26,790 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,201 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,367 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 25,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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
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E408 SWU is a 1987 Honda CG125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1987 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 24,136 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 E408 SWU, 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 39 years old, this Honda CG125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E408 SWU is a 1987 Honda CG125, first registered on 3 November 1987.

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