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E579 BTA

1988 Honda CG125

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,149 mi
Last recorded51,149 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Honda CG12525,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE579 BTA
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 51,149 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 51,149 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,732 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 49,732 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Chain guard missing

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

Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

motorcycle condition is generally poor

no front mudguard fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,553 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 44,259 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,259 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 40,848 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 36,007 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 36,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,279 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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E579 BTA is a 1988 Honda CG125 in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E579 BTA, 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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What year was E579 BTA registered?

E579 BTA is a 1988 Honda CG125, first registered on 12 May 1988.

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