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R179 LTL

1997 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,777 mi
Last recorded44,777 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 LTL
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,777 miles

Front brake lever damaged

Rear brake light switch sticky

Pass 19 Apr 2014 43,831 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,817 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 43,817 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 43,817 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

carb cover screw missing,and part is loose.

rear swingarm bearings are worn and need replacement.

spokes in rear wheel are loose.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,073 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no mirrors fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2012 42,073 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no mirrors fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,094 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 39,094 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,229 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 35,179 miles

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,349 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,381 miles

Clutch Cable Not Routed Through Guide

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 23,051 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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R179 LTL is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R179 LTL, 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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R179 LTL is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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