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R353 BLA

1998 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,500 mi
Last recorded45,500 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CG12519,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 BLA
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 45,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Light misting of oil on ns fork stanchion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 45,444 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 33,426 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded lower frame (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swinging arm (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' wheel on ground (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,422 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front tyre starting to crack slightly

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,423 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

centre stand bent

front tyre cracking borderline

Fail 9 Jun 2015 33,423 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

centre stand bent

front tyre cracking borderline

rear brake almost fully adjusted

Pass 28 May 2014 32,045 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2014 32,045 miles

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

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,256 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2013 30,244 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,467 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 18,467 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,458 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 17,458 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R353 BLA is a 1998 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 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 R353 BLA, 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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R353 BLA is a 1998 Honda CG125, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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