MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CG125s year 1995

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Pass percent:70.81%

(The average a petrol HONDA CG125 year 1995 passes without issue)

Based on:1,199 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	51
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	25
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	20
Registration plate issues	18
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	18
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	15
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	9
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	9
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	5
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	4
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	3
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.C1a\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear Brake back plate\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Centre Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn \|1.2.2c\|	2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn \|1.2.2c\|	2
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear \|3.2.A1i\|	2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	2
Front Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	2
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.2b\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means \|7.2.2b\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	2
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	51
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	25
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	20
Registration plate issues	18
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	18
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	15
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	9
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	9
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	5
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	4
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	3
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.C1a\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear Brake back plate\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Centre Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn \|1.2.2c\|	2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn \|1.2.2c\|	2
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear \|3.2.A1i\|	2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	2
Front Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	2
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.2b\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means \|7.2.2b\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	2
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CG125s year 1995

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