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N397 HVT

1996 Honda CG125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,459 mi
Last recorded57,459 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Honda CG12523,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 HVT
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2012 57,459 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 57,459 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 54,324 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 52,501 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 51,491 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 49,884 miles

front brake has play in the brake mounting on left front leg

Fail 10 May 2008 49,869 miles

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

front brake has play in the brake mounting on left front leg

Pass 17 May 2007 48,523 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 46,389 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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N397 HVT is a 1996 Honda CG125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N397 HVT, 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.

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What year was N397 HVT registered?

N397 HVT is a 1996 Honda CG125, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N397 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N397 HVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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