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R282 BMV

1997 Honda CG125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,210 mi
Last recorded17,210 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 BMV
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 17,210 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 16,850 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 16,310 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 16,303 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted too tite (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swing arm boshes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 23,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 23,638 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Both front and rear (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s due to front wheel fitted wrong way round drum lock on right drum on left (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play weight on lower top bearing slight movement (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' weight on top bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. on lower bearing with weight on (2.2.1a)

left grip loose

Fail 10 Feb 2016 37,599 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both, n/s worn through chrome on staunchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user when indicators or brake light is on (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

chain guard missing

f/ o/s indicator loose but still working

oversize rear tyre fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,811 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,608 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,291 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,611 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 30,875 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,875 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,335 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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R282 BMV is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R282 BMV, 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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R282 BMV is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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