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D740 ELA

1987 Honda CG125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,567 mi
Last recorded21,567 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1987 Honda CG12524,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD740 ELA
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 21,567 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cush drives worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 21,349 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion not a failure at the moment (2.3.3)

Front tyre very hard and starting to split

Offside Rear shock mounting worn but not enough to fail

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn and centre stand has been removed (3.1.3a)

Rear footrests operational but cable tied up

bike in very poor condition {old bike}

chainguard missing

chainguard missing

sidestand present but very steep

Fail 13 Aug 2015 18,418 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,418 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,238 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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D740 ELA is a 1987 Honda CG125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 24,136 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D740 ELA, 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 39 years old, this Honda CG125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D740 ELA registered?

D740 ELA is a 1987 Honda CG125, first registered on 6 July 1987.

Is D740 ELA safe to buy?

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