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M497 BEU

1994 Honda CG125BR-K

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,085 mi
Last recorded4,085 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CG125BR-K27,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 BEU
MakeHonda
ModelCG125BR-K
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 4,085 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST (DAYLIGHT USE ONLY)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 3,041 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 1,267 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,194 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 43,194 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,456 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 42,456 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,291 miles

r/h flasher switch needs constant pressure to activate

Fail 24 Apr 2015 40,291 miles

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

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

r/h flasher switch needs constant pressure to activate

Pass 2 May 2014 36,860 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 36,860 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,268 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 29,089 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 27,275 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CG125BR-K?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
955
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 14
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 12
Drive chain excessively loose 12
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M497 BEU is a 1994 Honda CG125BR-K in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Honda CG125BR-K models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 27,426 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-K fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M497 BEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CG125BR-K typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Honda CG125BR-K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M497 BEU is a 1994 Honda CG125BR-K, first registered on 10 September 1994.

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