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E488 KOT

1987 Honda CG125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,401 mi
Last recorded41,401 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Honda CG12524,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE488 KOT
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,401 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 41,401 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear carrier insecure front fender insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,344 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

one front fender stay is broken but the fender is secure

Fail 9 Jun 2016 39,344 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

one front fender stay is broken but the fender is secure

Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,286 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,209 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 35,206 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

engine lose in frame

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,446 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 30,244 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,958 miles

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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E488 KOT is a 1987 Honda CG125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E488 KOT, 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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E488 KOT is a 1987 Honda CG125, first registered on 19 November 1987.

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