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L161 HPY

1994 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,309 mi
Last recorded29,309 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CG12523,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 HPY
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 29,309 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 28,546 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 28,531 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 26,830 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 25,162 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 23,289 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 23,221 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel tyre fitted wrong way round. (5.2.3 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 21,172 miles

front brake indicates slight fluctation of brake effort

Pass 9 May 2019 18,094 miles

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

sidewalls of front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 8 May 2018 17,064 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 16,264 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 16,263 miles

Front 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2016 14,622 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 14,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 12,978 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 10,535 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 10,376 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 10,370 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 10,364 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2010 10,037 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 10,037 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 10,032 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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L161 HPY is a 1994 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 23,466 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 L161 HPY, 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 32 years old, this Honda CG125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L161 HPY registered?

L161 HPY is a 1994 Honda CG125, first registered on 15 March 1994.

Is L161 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 HPY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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