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L217 OEX

1993 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

52,270 mi
Last recorded52,270 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Honda CG12523,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL217 OEX
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,270 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,259 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 51,259 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

ns footrest rubber missing

Fail 18 Mar 2011 49,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

ns footrest rubber missing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,731 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 47,727 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,887 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 43,887 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,282 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 40,282 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,479 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 36,479 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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L217 OEX is a 1993 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1993 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 23,220 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 L217 OEX, 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 33 years old, this Honda CG125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L217 OEX is a 1993 Honda CG125, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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