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NWL 511W

1981 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,031 mi
Last recorded23,031 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1981 Honda CG12520,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWL 511W
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 23,031 miles

Indicator tell-tale not working but indicators fully visible from rider position.

Rear brake arm adjusted over centre but operating satisfactorily

Fail 8 Jun 2017 22,979 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch operation poor

handle bars slightly bent

horn insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2016 17,904 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 17,901 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Direction indicator not working all (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 13,407 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight cracking in tread of rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2013 13,187 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 13,185 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Centre Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Centre Rear Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Centre Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 11,908 miles

front tyre perished slightly

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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NWL 511W is a 1981 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 20,232 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 NWL 511W, 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 45 years old, this Honda CG125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NWL 511W is a 1981 Honda CG125, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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