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R29 ALA

1998 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,337 mi
Last recorded13,337 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CG12519,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 ALA
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 13,337 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2026 13,337 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2025 13,035 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 13,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high Switch operates incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 11,486 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 11,486 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch stuck on high beam position (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 10,346 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 9,473 miles

Chain guard missing

no rear footrest at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2010 8,471 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 8,471 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 7,455 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 7,455 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

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

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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R29 ALA is a 1998 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R29 ALA, 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 R29 ALA registered?

R29 ALA is a 1998 Honda CG125, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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