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P731 MAV

1997 Honda CG125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

349 mi
Last recorded349 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 MAV
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 349 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 6 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork tubes pitted.

Fail 5 Jun 2021 3 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Brake back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork tubes pitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2019 17,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 15,748 miles

Chain guard missing

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2012 15,742 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Both footrests bent up

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

High beam tell-tale inop

Modified exhaust silencer fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Possible leak from petrol tank seam

Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,033 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 52,961 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,772 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 52,772 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 51,824 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 49,568 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

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P731 MAV is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P731 MAV, 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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P731 MAV is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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