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F657 MFJ

1989 Honda CG125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Honda CG12524,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF657 MFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 1 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 1 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020
Pass 9 May 2016 17,366 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,152 miles

kick start pedal insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2014 17,149 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

handle bars loose

kick start pedal insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2012 17,146 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

front brakes noisy

general frame corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2011 17,146 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 17,146 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

front and rear brakes noisy

front mudgaurd broken

Pass 21 May 2010 17,146 miles

frame has light corrosion all over

Fail 12 May 2010 17,146 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

frame has light corrosion all over

rear brakes noisy

rear tyre preasure low

Pass 21 May 2009 17,146 miles

general condition of vehicle poor

Fail 14 May 2009 17,146 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

general condition of vehicle poor

Pass 9 May 2008 17,146 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 9 May 2008 17,146 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 17,146 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 17,146 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front mud gaurd cracked

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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F657 MFJ is a 1989 Honda CG125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F657 MFJ, 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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F657 MFJ is a 1989 Honda CG125, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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