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R116 SSP

1998 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,409 mi
Last recorded45,409 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CG12519,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 SSP
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 45,409 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under seat N/S & OS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 45,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under seat N/S & OS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 45,409 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification welded instead of replacement (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 45,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2015 45,409 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired all four (1.5.3a)

Rear rear chain guard missing

Pass 24 Aug 2014 45,195 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2014 45,195 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 43,766 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 43,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2012 41,666 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 14,683 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 14,683 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,491 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
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R116 SSP is a 1998 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 19,636 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 R116 SSP, 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 28 years old, this Honda CG125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R116 SSP is a 1998 Honda CG125, first registered on 10 April 1998.

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