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H170 HTJ

1991 Honda CG125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Honda CG12523,230 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH170 HTJ
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025
Fail 31 Jul 2025

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 335 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

no lights fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 4 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator insecure both (1.5.3b)

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

Front suspension assembly component loose top yoke nut (2.3.1)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Direction indicator insecure both (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

front mudguard missing

side-stand fitted incorrectly

Chain guard missing ()

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 321 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015
Fail 10 Apr 2015 34,237 miles

Centre Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Centre Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Centre Front Brake drum(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,976 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 30,976 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,921 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 28,921 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,150 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 28,150 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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H170 HTJ is a 1991 Honda CG125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 23,230 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 H170 HTJ, 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 35 years old, this Honda CG125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H170 HTJ is a 1991 Honda CG125, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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