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1987 Honda Cg125 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Cg125 models manufactured in 1987, based on 654 real MOT test results.

70.5%
Pass Rate
29.5%
Fail Rate
654
Total Tests
24,934
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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1987 Honda Cg125 MOT Analysis

The 1987 Honda Cg125 has an MOT pass rate of 70.5% based on 654 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 24,934 miles on the odometer. With a 29.5% failure rate, the 1987 Cg125 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1987 Honda Cg125 is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 1.2% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 0.6%. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) follows at 0.3%.

Top failures specific to 1987 models only. The overall Cg125 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 1.2%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.6%
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 0.3%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors1.2%8
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.6%4
3Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)0.3%2
4Motorcycle Brakes0.3%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 24,934 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.49% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.25% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.12% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.12% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.491.2%8
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.250.6%4
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.120.3%2
Motorcycle brakes0.120.3%2

Mileage Statistics

24,934
Mean
26,252
Median
13,213
25th Percentile
30,978
75th Percentile
11.83% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1987 Honda Cg125 has an MOT pass rate of 70.5% based on 654 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 24,934 miles on the odometer. With a 29.5% failure rate, the 1987 Cg125 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1987 Honda Cg125, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 24,934 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 1.2% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 1.2% of MOT failures on 1987 Honda Cg125 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.6% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 1987 Honda Cg125 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) — 0.3% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1987 Honda Cg125 models. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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