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R117 KGJ

1997 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

61,274 mi
Last recorded61,274 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 KGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 61,274 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 60,377 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 58,709 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake lever worn, but not excessively pedal pivot in frame worn (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 58,650 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps not working correctly battflat (4.4.3 (b))

Central Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake lever worn, but not excessively pedal pivot in frame worn (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,573 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,473 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 55,925 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,044 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,672 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 52,672 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,015 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 51,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,255 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,753 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 45,753 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 44,102 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,102 miles

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,688 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 42,688 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 41,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,026 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 39,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,162 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,422 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 37,422 miles

Centre Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Chain guard missing

Offside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,770 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 35,770 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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R117 KGJ is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R117 KGJ, 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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R117 KGJ is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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