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S973 SUY

1998 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,783 mi
Last recorded21,783 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda CG12519,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 SUY
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 21,783 miles

Brake rod slightly loose (1.1.15 (c))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 24 May 2018 21,780 miles

Drive chain excessively loose excessivly tight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake rod slightly loose (1.1.15 (c))

number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,029 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 20,940 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 15,128 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 14,275 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,015 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 14,015 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 13,940 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,740 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,068 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 12,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 9,859 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 8,625 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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S973 SUY is a 1998 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 19,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S973 SUY, 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 28 years old, this Honda CG125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S973 SUY registered?

S973 SUY is a 1998 Honda CG125, first registered on 3 October 1998.

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