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P79 UAM

1997 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

47,182 mi
Last recorded47,182 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 UAM
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 47,182 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 45,217 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 45,217 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,847 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,453 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 42,453 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,575 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 38,381 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 35,888 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 35,888 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 32,877 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 9 May 2013 32,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,514 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 25,819 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,819 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,761 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 22,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,382 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,604 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,732 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 16,732 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,314 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 12,314 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive 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
Full Honda CG125 reliability report

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P79 UAM is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P79 UAM, 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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P79 UAM is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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