CarVerify

Free Car Check

P561 MJW

1997 Honda CG125

Grey Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,247 mi
Last recorded55,247 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 MJW
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 55,247 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,964 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 52,964 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,878 miles

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Fail 30 Jul 2016 52,878 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 52,868 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 52,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,532 miles

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

Indicators flashing quickly but not more than 120 times per minute

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 51,532 miles

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Indicators flashing quickly but not more than 120 times per minute

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,234 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 50,231 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,096 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,817 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,613 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 48,476 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,939 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,999 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 46,999 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,689 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
Full Honda CG125 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P561 MJW is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P561 MJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P561 MJW?

You can check the full history of P561 MJW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P561 MJW registered?

P561 MJW is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P561 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P561 MJW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P561 MJW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P561 MJW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.