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R847 VLM

1997 Honda CG125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

915 mi
Last recorded915 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 VLM
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front fork tubes pitted

Front mudguard missing

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 911 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fork tubes damaged

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front mudguard missing

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021

Front Front tyre not fitted innaccordence with sidewall instructions.

Fail 21 Apr 2021

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Front tyre not fitted innaccordence with sidewall instructions.

Pass 26 Oct 2019 34,933 miles

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

Handlebar corroded but not to excess (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear sprocket carrier slight movement

Fail 16 Oct 2019 34,926 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Handlebar corroded but not to excess (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear sprocket carrier slight movement

Pass 19 Dec 2014 33,984 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 33,961 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 33,945 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 30,007 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,738 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

no front mud gaurd

rear brake peddle loose but cant come off

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,094 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,574 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,875 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,657 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 13,657 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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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R847 VLM is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R847 VLM, 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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R847 VLM is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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