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L717 SHY

1993 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,813 mi
Last recorded59,813 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda CG12523,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 SHY
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 59,813 miles

FRONT BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW, LOCK OUT ACHIEVED.

FRONT HEADLAMP OUTPUT SLIGHTLY LOW.

PLAY EVIDENT IN CENTRE STAND PIVOT/PEDAL PIVOT.

REAR SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY STIFF.

Pass 7 Jun 2025 55,545 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 55,545 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 52,769 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 52,768 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fuel cap ineffective unable to access. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure rubber (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake component insecure TIE ROD BAR. (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SWINGING ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2023 49,208 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 45,648 miles

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

Headlight switch is wired backwards.

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

Pass 15 May 2021 42,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 419,042 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 41,836 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,547 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,253 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 39,253 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,594 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 98,587 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Lower Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front and rear tyre pressures low

slight corrosion rear of tank

Pass 1 Oct 2010 96,347 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handlebars slightly dedformed

nearside side panel insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2010 96,346 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handlebars slightly dedformed

nearside side panel insecure

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 25 Jul 2009 93,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 87,055 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,704 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 77,411 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 77,027 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
Full Honda CG125 reliability report

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L717 SHY is a 1993 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 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 L717 SHY, 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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L717 SHY is a 1993 Honda CG125, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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