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V487 HLK

2000 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

11,885 mi
Last recorded11,885 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda CG12517,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 HLK
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 11,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 4,051 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 4,051 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 291 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 291 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 25,184 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 25,184 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,659 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 20,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,197 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,245 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 34,237 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,361 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Oct 2008 31,361 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,454 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,420 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 24,418 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 20,714 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 20,710 miles

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

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

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

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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V487 HLK is a 2000 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2000 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 17,239 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 V487 HLK, 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 26 years old, this Honda CG125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V487 HLK is a 2000 Honda CG125, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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