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S171 RGA

1999 Honda CG125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

41,499 mi
Last recorded41,499 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda CG12517,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 RGA
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 41,499 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy knochy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 38,549 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy knochy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 38,525 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy knochy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 36,539 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,485 miles

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively at lever (1.1.15 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 34,345 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure at swinging arm pivot (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively at lever (1.1.15 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 28,716 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 26,101 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 26,101 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,502 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 25,477 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,916 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 24,916 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride brake torque arm (6.2.1h)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,294 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 10 Mar 2012 23,927 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 23,927 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

handle bar slightly bent

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,067 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 23,055 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 21,932 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,932 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,648 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 11,969 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 9,535 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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S171 RGA is a 1999 Honda CG125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 17,670 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 S171 RGA, 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 27 years old, this Honda CG125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S171 RGA is a 1999 Honda CG125, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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