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Honda CG125

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 124 cc

R481 TLHMOT history

R481 TLH is a red petrol Honda CG125 first used on 26 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 475 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2026
Mileage
475 km
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
140 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 TLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CG125
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
124 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 TLH was last recorded at 475 km on 7 Jan 2025, 147 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
328 km · 15 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
147 km
Average per year
140 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 475 km
  • 2022 – 328 km
  • 2021 – 3 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass475 km
  • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Handlebar deformed but serviceable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

7 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass475 km (+147)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    475 km
    Test number
    728844084081
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass328 km (+20)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    328 km
    Test number
    880927960506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail308 km (+305)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308 km
    Test number
    961097601922
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorShock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass3 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    3 km
    Test number
    798238790652
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail3 km1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3 km
    Test number
    328316658295
    • DangerousThrottle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
  6. Pass36,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,059 miles
    Test number
    624540486146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,059 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,059 miles
    Test number
    961720786158
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • Repaired at testRear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Questions about R481 TLH

Does R481 TLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R481 TLH expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R481 TLH?
The MOT on R481 TLH expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R481 TLH done?
R481 TLH was recorded at 475 km at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 140 km a year.
Has R481 TLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 TLH has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on R481 TLH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R481 TLH find?
R481 TLH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect: indicator switch faulty.

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