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R287 FHK

1998 Honda CG125

Beige Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,380 mi
Last recorded1,380 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CG12519,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 FHK
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 1,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 8 Jun 2023 1,071 miles

Exhaust noisy noisier than machine fitted with original exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2022 418 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020
Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,181 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 56,181 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,481 miles

OIL LEAK

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,667 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,660 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 41,660 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,210 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 37,146 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,327 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,827 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,733 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 26,679 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 25,508 miles

Steering headbearing has slight 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
Full Honda CG125 reliability report

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R287 FHK is a 1998 Honda CG125 in Beige with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R287 FHK, 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 R287 FHK registered?

R287 FHK is a 1998 Honda CG125, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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