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E699 NRU

1988 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,985 mi
Last recorded47,985 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 Honda CG12525,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE699 NRU
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,985 miles

left front shock absorber dust cover perished

Fail 23 Sep 2015 47,985 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

left front shock absorber dust cover perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,762 miles

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

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

slight damage to front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,196 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,970 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 39,544 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 38,317 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,317 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,685 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 37,680 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front mudguard mountings worn

handlebars bent

rear tyre valve nut loose

Pass 16 Dec 2006 35,779 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 35,779 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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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E699 NRU is a 1988 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E699 NRU, 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 E699 NRU registered?

E699 NRU is a 1988 Honda CG125, first registered on 19 April 1988.

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