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R126 FGC

1997 Honda CG125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,428 mi
Last recorded41,428 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 FGC
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 41,428 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 41,426 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 41,239 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 40,450 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 40,407 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,127 miles

Nearside Rear Chain Guard Missing

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 40,127 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess Sprockets also very warn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Chain guard insecure missing (6.1.7 (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,217 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 38,216 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,878 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 36,878 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,574 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 35,574 miles

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

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,203 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2015 34,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,159 miles

Front tyre perished

Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 33,159 miles

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

Front tyre perished

Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,170 miles

Gearbox fault ( no neutral )

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 32,170 miles

Gearbox fault ( no neutral )

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,519 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

bolt broken in engine mounting

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,086 miles

advised both lever bent

advised front engine bolt broken in fram

advised front shock weak

advised rear tyre low

advised slight buckel front wheel

Fail 21 Mar 2011 31,086 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

advised both lever bent

advised front engine bolt broken in fram

advised front shock weak

advised rear tyre low

advised slight buckel front wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,706 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advised bolt broken on front braket

advised exhaust been repaired

advised number plate loose

advised slight dampness front fork seals

Fail 18 Mar 2010 29,706 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advised exhaust been repaired

advised number plate loose

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,070 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,958 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 23,662 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 23,662 miles

Front 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
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R126 FGC is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R126 FGC, 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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R126 FGC is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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