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M989 HTT

1995 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Honda CG12524,906 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM989 HTT
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 153 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 1 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 28,836 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake component insecure reaction rod split pin missing (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 26,054 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre has cracks but no cord showing

Pass 2 Feb 2019
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,889 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 17,731 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 17,731 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

no nutrol light

Pass 23 Mar 2013 13,129 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 13,127 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,908 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 32,908 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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M989 HTT is a 1995 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 24,906 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 M989 HTT, 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 31 years old, this Honda CG125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M989 HTT is a 1995 Honda CG125, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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