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E548 YTA

1988 Honda CG125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,783 mi
Last recorded44,783 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Honda CG12525,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE548 YTA
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,783 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 44,776 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 44,258 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear roller brake test shows fluctuation of brake effort

Fail 2 Mar 2011 44,236 miles

Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

idle speed very high

Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,078 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 43,078 miles

Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,060 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 42,060 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

headlamp aim not tested

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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E548 YTA is a 1988 Honda CG125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E548 YTA, 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.

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E548 YTA is a 1988 Honda CG125, first registered on 15 March 1988.

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