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F297 RDL

1989 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,391 mi
Last recorded96,391 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Honda CG12524,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF297 RDL
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 96,391 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

clutch cable starting to fray

Fail 23 Jan 2010 96,373 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

clutch cable starting to fray

Pass 15 Nov 2008 96,192 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 96,192 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 14,731 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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F297 RDL is a 1989 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 24,465 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 F297 RDL, 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 37 years old, this Honda CG125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F297 RDL is a 1989 Honda CG125, first registered on 4 April 1989.

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