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P186 XHO

1997 Honda CG125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

7,716 mi
Last recorded7,716 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 XHO
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 7,716 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 10 Apr 2026 7,703 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 6,414 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 9 Apr 2025 6,414 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2022 4,916 miles

fuel cap rubber perishing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit rear brake indicator near end of range (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 4,905 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements affected by indicators (7.7 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit rear brake indicator near end of range (1.1.13 (a))

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

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2020 3,232 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 3,232 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 856 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 839 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 812 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 383 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 383 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 16,773 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 16,773 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,582 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,310 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 9,197 miles

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 5,782 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 5,692 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2010 4,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 26,636 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 2,593 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 2,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 2,474 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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P186 XHO is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1997 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 22,464 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 P186 XHO, 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 29 years old, this Honda CG125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P186 XHO registered?

P186 XHO is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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