MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CG125s year 2003

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Pass percent:72.19%

(The average a petrol HONDA CG125 year 2003 passes without issue)

Based on:1,255 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	56
Registration plate issues	21
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	15
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	15
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	14
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	14
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	12
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	11
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	9
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	9
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	9
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	6
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	6
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	5
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	4
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	4
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	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
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Brake cable excessively corroded \|3.2.A1b\|	2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. \|4.2.1b\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear \|3.2.A1i\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	2
Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	56
Registration plate issues	21
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	15
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	15
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	14
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	14
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	12
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	11
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	9
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	9
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	9
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	6
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	6
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	5
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	4
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	4
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	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
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Brake cable excessively corroded \|3.2.A1b\|	2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. \|4.2.1b\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear \|3.2.A1i\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	2
Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CG125s year 2003

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