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R747 ABJ

1997 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,051 mi
Last recorded27,051 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 ABJ
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 27,051 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing fork stanchion marked/corroded (5.3.2 (b))

swinging arm slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2018 27,051 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by lights on or brake light (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing fork stanchion marked/corroded (5.3.2 (b))

swinging arm slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 25,787 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members both forks slightly scored and corroded (2.3.4)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 24,214 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 23,373 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 23,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 22,027 miles

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

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

chrome on offside fork stanchion worn

front tyre perishing in centre of tread

Fail 24 Oct 2014 22,027 miles

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

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

chrome on offside fork stanchion worn

front tyre perishing in centre of tread

Pass 19 Oct 2013 20,760 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 19,117 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 17,190 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 15,298 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 13,574 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 11,823 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
Full Honda CG125 reliability report

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R747 ABJ is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R747 ABJ, 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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R747 ABJ is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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