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TUA 552W

1981 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

18,251 mi
Last recorded18,251 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Honda CG12520,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUA 552W
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 18,251 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 18,251 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 18,010 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play slight play in headstock bearings (2.2.2)

unable to check chain and sprockets due to covers

Pass 3 Aug 2016 14,886 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 14,886 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 13,128 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 13,128 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 13,126 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 9,769 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 9,769 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 9,741 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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TUA 552W is a 1981 Honda CG125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1981 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 20,232 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 TUA 552W, 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 45 years old, this Honda CG125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TUA 552W registered?

TUA 552W is a 1981 Honda CG125, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is TUA 552W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUA 552W shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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