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V790 KCA

1999 Honda CG125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,184 mi
Last recorded16,184 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CG12517,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 KCA
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 16,184 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 16,184 miles

Front Brake excessively binding brake arm going over centre and shoes sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm bald spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm slightly loose rear swing arm has slight play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 14,601 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 14,469 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 11,242 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

both front fork stanchions have slight pitting

front tyre shows signs of perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2013 11,242 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

both front fork stanchions have slight pitting

front tyre shows signs of perishing

Fail 11 May 2012 9,148 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 9,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 9,148 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 15,153 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 14,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,865 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,518 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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V790 KCA is a 1999 Honda CG125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V790 KCA, 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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V790 KCA is a 1999 Honda CG125, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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