MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CG125s year 1998

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Pass percent:67.91%

(The average a petrol HONDA CG125 year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:3,228 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	173
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	69
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	55
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	53
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	51
Registration plate issues	48
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	44
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	43
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	34
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	33
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	31
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	30
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	29
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	29
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	27
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	26
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	26
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	25
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	24
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	24
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	22
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	22
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	20
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	20
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	19
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	18
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	18
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	17
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	17
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	17
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	17
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	17
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	16
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	16
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	16
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	16
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	16
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	15
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	15
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	14
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	14
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	13
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	13
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	13
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	13
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	13
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	12
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	12
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	12
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	11
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	11
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	11
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	11
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	10
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	9
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	9
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	9
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	9
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	9
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	9
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	8
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	8
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	8
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	8
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	8
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	7
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	7
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	7
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	7
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. \|4.2.1b\|	7
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	7
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	6
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	6
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	6
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	5
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	5
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	5
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	5
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	5
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	4
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	173
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	69
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	55
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	53
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	51
Registration plate issues	48
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	44
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	43
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	34
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	33
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	31
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	30
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	29
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	29
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	27
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	26
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	26
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	25
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	24
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	24
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	22
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	22
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	20
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	20
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	19
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	18
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	18
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	17
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	17
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	17
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	17
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	17
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	16
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	16
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	16
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	16
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	16
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	15
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	15
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	14
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	14
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	13
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	13
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	13
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	13
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	13
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	12
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	12
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	12
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	11
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	11
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	11
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	11
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	10
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	9
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	9
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	9
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	9
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	9
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	9
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	8
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	8
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	8
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	8
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	8
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	7
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	7
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	7
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	7
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. \|4.2.1b\|	7
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	7
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	6
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	6
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	6
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	5
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	5
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	5
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	5
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	5
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	4
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CG125s year 1998

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