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N97 EYB

1996 Honda CG125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,469 mi
Last recorded50,469 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda CG12523,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 EYB
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 50,469 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,094 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 50,093 miles

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,563 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,633 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

fork seal may have short service life. fork inner is pitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 48,633 miles

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

Horn not working low speed fault (1.7.3a)

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,751 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

fork inners are pitted seals may have a short service life

Fail 9 Jul 2015 47,751 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,578 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,105 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 46,105 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,163 miles

Indicator switch is slighty faulty

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,048 miles

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,065 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 42,056 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,962 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,591 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 38,587 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 38,538 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 25 May 2006 35,907 miles

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

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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N97 EYB is a 1996 Honda CG125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 N97 EYB, 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 N97 EYB registered?

N97 EYB is a 1996 Honda CG125, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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