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PDD 270W

1981 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,071 mi
Last recorded71,071 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Honda CG12520,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDD 270W
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 71,071 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

exhaust noisy but not excessive

no chain guard fitted

no indicators fitted

no mudgards fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2018 71,071 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

no chain guard fitted

no indicators fitted

no mudgards fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 70,575 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 70,575 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,034 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 70,032 miles

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

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 67,091 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,164 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 63,177 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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PDD 270W is a 1981 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1981 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 20,232 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 PDD 270W, 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 45 years old, this Honda CG125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PDD 270W registered?

PDD 270W is a 1981 Honda CG125, first registered on 18 March 1981.

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