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R126 SDG

1998 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,530 mi
Last recorded38,530 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CG12519,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 SDG
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,530 miles

number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2017 38,473 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies goes on and then off as rear brake applied (1.3.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

slight play in front hub when front brake applied

speedo and brake clip loose on mudgaurd

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,268 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,617 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 31,764 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 31,714 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 28,493 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 28,490 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 27,126 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,126 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,813 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,538 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 14,513 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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R126 SDG is a 1998 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R126 SDG, 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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What year was R126 SDG registered?

R126 SDG is a 1998 Honda CG125, first registered on 11 July 1998.

Is R126 SDG safe to buy?

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