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R368 VAB

1997 Honda CG125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,176 mi
Last recorded27,176 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 VAB
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 27,176 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 27,145 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 29,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 22,415 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 22,413 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower front brake cable guide missing but not affecting operation

Nearside gear change antislip missing

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leaks on engine

Pass 7 Sep 2020 21,441 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 21,410 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 20,002 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 20,002 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,305 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 17,297 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 14,237 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,212 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 11,971 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 11,971 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 11,718 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,028 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 10,189 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,189 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,412 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 9,344 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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R368 VAB is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R368 VAB, 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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R368 VAB is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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