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P649 WGC

1997 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,653 mi
Last recorded44,653 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 WGC
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 44,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 44,398 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 44,137 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 43,700 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 43,540 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 43,521 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,931 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,917 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,996 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 40,465 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 40,036 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 40,010 miles

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

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

Front Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 39,604 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 39,035 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,686 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 32,675 miles

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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)

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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P649 WGC is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P649 WGC, 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 P649 WGC registered?

P649 WGC is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P649 WGC safe to buy?

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