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E86 LHW

1988 Honda CG125BR

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,922 mi
Last recorded37,922 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Honda CG125BR24,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE86 LHW
MakeHonda
ModelCG125BR
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 37,922 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 37,901 miles

Footrest missing both rear (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear chain adjusters (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 37,886 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm likely to fail swingarm fractured and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 34,412 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 38,505 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 38,030 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,553 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 37,547 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 36,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

rear shocks has reduced damping effect

Pass 9 Jan 2016 35,776 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 35,776 miles

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

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,076 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 35,076 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 May 2013 34,792 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 33,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,699 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,343 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CG125BR?

Based on 624 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Horn not working 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Direction indicator not working 8
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E86 LHW is a 1988 Honda CG125BR in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda CG125BR models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 24,440 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 CG125BR fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E86 LHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CG125BR typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Honda CG125BR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E86 LHW is a 1988 Honda CG125BR, first registered on 12 February 1988.

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