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CAV 490Y

1982 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,170 mi
Last recorded16,170 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1982 Honda CG12523,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAV 490Y
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,170 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front tyre slightly perished on sidewall.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,631 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 15,631 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,681 miles

1) Front bake action lazy. †2) Flat in front wheel rim.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 13,681 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

1) Front brake action lazy.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 10,306 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 10,306 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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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CAV 490Y is a 1982 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 23,198 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 CAV 490Y, 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 44 years old, this Honda CG125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAV 490Y registered?

CAV 490Y is a 1982 Honda CG125, first registered on 7 October 1982.

Is CAV 490Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAV 490Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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