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R989 COO

1997 Honda CG125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,378 mi
Last recorded3,378 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CG12522,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 COO
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 3,378 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 2,359 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 2,349 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre fouling another component speedo cable (5.2.3 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure glass and upside down (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling another component hitting number plate when suspension pressed (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements L plate fitment (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

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

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

front mudguard missing

front tyre cracking between tread

rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 11 Jun 2021 2,335 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 2,147 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 1,192 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 6 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,271 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 47,271 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,512 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,445 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 41,032 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 41,032 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 38,805 miles

Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,805 miles

Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R989 COO is a 1997 Honda CG125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R989 COO, 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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R989 COO is a 1997 Honda CG125, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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