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R804 FMA

1997 Honda CG125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,439 mi
Last recorded29,439 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 FMA
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,439 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 29,168 miles

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front brake needs adjsuting

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,309 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 24,309 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 19,642 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 16,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,892 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 14,873 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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R804 FMA is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R804 FMA, 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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What year was R804 FMA registered?

R804 FMA is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R804 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R804 FMA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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