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J576 HFV

1991 Honda CG125BR-J

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,900 mi
Last recorded8,900 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda CG125BR-J20,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ576 HFV
MakeHonda
ModelCG125BR-J
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 8,900 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 6,582 miles

Nearside Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Locking device missing from spindle nut

Fail 10 Jul 2024 6,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Locking device missing from spindle nut

Pass 16 Jun 2023 6,299 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 6,087 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 6,045 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre has slight cracking between tread

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 5,801 miles

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

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

No evidence of front stop switch.

Fail 1 Jun 2021 5,790 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

No evidence of front stop switch.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 2,327 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 2,327 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling loose engine (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 7,316 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 7,316 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 7,316 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Honda CG125BR-J?

Based on 1,354 MOT tests across 338 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
647
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
338
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Horn not working 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 17
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J576 HFV is a 1991 Honda CG125BR-J in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Honda CG125BR-J models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 20,624 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-J fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J576 HFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CG125BR-J typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Honda CG125BR-J is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J576 HFV is a 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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