Honda Cg125br K (1992)
1992 Honda Cg125br K
CarHunch analysed 171 real MOT records for the 1992 Honda Cg125br K. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1992 Honda CG125BR-K is in serious trouble on the road: only 8.3% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. Nearly all examples are petrol, and they fare no better at 7.8% pass rate—these bikes are simply too old and worn to meet modern safety standards reliably.
The median mileage of 35,567 is actually reasonable for a 32-year-old machine, but the real issue is that survivors still in MOT testing are fragile; they average only 0.06 failures per vehicle because most have likely been scrapped or abandoned years ago. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration project or spare parts donor, not a road-ready classic—the tiny pass rate reflects decades of neglect across the surviving population.
What to check before buying a 1992 Honda Cg125br K
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 170 | 7.8% | 0.06 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Honda Cg125br K vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Honda Cg125br K vehicles fall between 29,123 and 40,418 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Honda Cg125br K
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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14.4%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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12.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.3%
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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9.3%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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8.2%
Headlamp aim too high
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8.2%
Drive chain excessively loose
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6.2%
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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