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X491 CTA

2000 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

38,152 mi
Last recorded38,152 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Honda CG12517,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 CTA
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 38,152 miles

Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swinging arm bush / mounting excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 36,734 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 36,734 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pivot excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 36,734 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front fork legs pitted

Rear bolt miss from rear of engine

Pass 12 Aug 2021 35,666 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corrsion

Fail 12 Aug 2021 35,666 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corrsion

Pass 7 Aug 2020 34,937 miles

Both Mirrors cracked

Chain slightly worn

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front tyre heavily cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,109 miles

Front front tyre cracking on side walls

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

off side mirror cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2019 34,078 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front tyre cracking on side walls

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

off side mirror cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,685 miles

Various machine corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2018 32,685 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Various machine corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,715 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded main stand worn (6.1.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 31,715 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded main stand worn (6.1.1a)

no mirriors

Pass 4 May 2010 29,729 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,479 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,479 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,869 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,419 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 16,796 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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X491 CTA 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 X491 CTA, 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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What year was X491 CTA registered?

X491 CTA is a 2000 Honda CG125, first registered on 11 November 2000.

Is X491 CTA safe to buy?

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