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R152 BDV

1997 Honda CG125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

24,954 mi
Last recorded24,954 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 BDV
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 24,954 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 24,954 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 34,549 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 22,096 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure side panel insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure missing (6.1.7 (i))

Nearside Rear cowling sharp edge

Offside Front brake lever sharp edge

rear brake binding

Pass 9 Dec 2017 21,080 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 21,075 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on side light (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake front brake lever not returning (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released front brake lever not returning (1.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 15,253 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 15,251 miles

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

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 10,439 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2014 10,439 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 559 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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R152 BDV is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R152 BDV, 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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R152 BDV is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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