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N140 BYG

1996 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,101 mi
Last recorded42,101 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CG12523,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 BYG
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 42,101 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 23 Apr 2025 37,700 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 37,698 miles

All direction indicators not working ALL INDICATORS JUST LIGHT UP AND DONT FLASH (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 37,669 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 37,533 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 37,328 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 36,397 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 35,622 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,745 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,885 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,217 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,310 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,548 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,443 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,776 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 27,749 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 24,610 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2006 21,339 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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N140 BYG is a 1996 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1996 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 23,453 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N140 BYG, 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 30 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 N140 BYG registered?

N140 BYG is a 1996 Honda CG125, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N140 BYG safe to buy?

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