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P735 VHU

1997 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

30,916 mi
Last recorded30,916 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 VHU
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 30,916 miles

Front brake performance poor

Fail 9 Sep 2025 30,916 miles

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

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel switch (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring mounting insecure fixing nuts loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring mounting insecure fixing nuts loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly reving on full right hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

front brake efficiency poor

rear brake rod foremost fixing incorrect (not insecure)

rear lamp/mud guard loose (not insecure)

Pass 21 Sep 2019 30,824 miles

corrosion on frame and rear swinging arm

rear brake lever slightly touching exhaust

Fail 21 Sep 2019 30,810 miles

Front Brake cable insecure brake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on frame and rear swinging arm

Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,903 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 29,903 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,664 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 26,654 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,549 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 22,480 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,480 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,027 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 22,027 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,416 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 21,416 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,977 miles

flashers are very slow at slow engine revs suggest new battery or charge present one

Pass 30 Sep 2005 19,414 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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P735 VHU is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P735 VHU, 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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P735 VHU is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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