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R778 EKH

1997 Honda CG125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

33,599 mi
Last recorded33,599 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 EKH
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 33,599 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 331,550 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre tread has evidence of cracking

Central Rear Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Lower Main stand fowls rear brake lever unless pushed up

Fail 3 Aug 2023 33,140 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Tyre tread has evidence of cracking

Central Rear Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Lower Main stand fowls rear brake lever unless pushed up

Pass 12 Aug 2022 32,240 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 32,235 miles

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

Front Mudguard cracked but secure.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on swingarm, front and rear of frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,966 miles

Central centre stand badly corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight crack's in tread (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear no bsau number on number plate

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 31,953 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Central centre stand badly corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight crack's in tread (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear no bsau number on number plate

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,328 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 31,328 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,111 miles

Centre Stand bent

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 29,155 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,442 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 28,442 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,754 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 26,754 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,252 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 25,218 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,406 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,621 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,638 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 20,638 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,548 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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R778 EKH is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R778 EKH, 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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R778 EKH is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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