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R335 SWO

1998 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

29,126 mi
Last recorded29,126 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CG12519,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 SWO
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 29,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 29,122 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 28,883 miles

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 28,825 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 28,729 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 28,729 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 28,415 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 28,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,252 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,007 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013
Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,179 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 27,179 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,972 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,970 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,368 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 25,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,300 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 23,300 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,563 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 22,563 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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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R335 SWO is a 1998 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R335 SWO, 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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R335 SWO is a 1998 Honda CG125, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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