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R114 CNO

1997 Honda CG125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

26 mi
Last recorded26 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 CNO
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 26 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 17,926 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear number plate

Fail 7 Mar 2019 17,926 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front mudguard missing

Rear number plate

Pass 8 Aug 2017 38 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 72,956 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2012 72,937 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,267 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 70,144 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 64,734 miles

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 64,734 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 59,287 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 59,041 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,734 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 53,734 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 47,909 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 47,909 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2006 47,784 miles

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

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

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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R114 CNO is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R114 CNO, 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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R114 CNO is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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