MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CG125s year 1994

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Pass percent:69.12%

(The average a petrol HONDA CG125 year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:1,211 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	56
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	27
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	25
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	22
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	21
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	17
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	14
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	11
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	10
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	10
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	8
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	6
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	5
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	5
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	5
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	4
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	3
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	3
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	3
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	3
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	3
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Offside Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Offside Motorcycle structure excessively damaged \|6.1.1a\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	2
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Centre Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Chain guard fouling another component \|6.2.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn \|1.2.2c\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear \|3.2.A1i\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing \|2.1.1a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	56
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	27
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	25
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	22
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	21
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	17
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	14
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	11
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	10
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	10
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	8
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	6
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	5
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	5
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	5
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	4
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	3
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	3
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	3
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	3
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	3
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Offside Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Offside Motorcycle structure excessively damaged \|6.1.1a\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	2
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Centre Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Chain guard fouling another component \|6.2.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn \|1.2.2c\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear \|3.2.A1i\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing \|2.1.1a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CG125s year 1994

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