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R843 BTU

1997 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,584 mi
Last recorded23,584 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 BTU
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,584 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 23,489 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 19,399 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 19,361 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

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

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

chain enclosed , unable to inspect/test rear sprocket and carrier

front headlight/indicator mounts bent ,

Fail 26 Jul 2010 13,247 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre side walls perished

Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,247 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre side walls perished

Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,697 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 9,317 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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R843 BTU is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Red 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 R843 BTU, 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 R843 BTU registered?

R843 BTU is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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