Honda Cg125br (1986)

1,241 real MOT outcomes analysed • 3.1% first-time pass rate

1986 Honda Cg125br

CarHunch analysed 1,241 real MOT records for the 1986 Honda Cg125br. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1986 Honda CG125BR has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 3.1%, far below the UK average of 80%, which is a severe red flag for reliability. However, the extremely low pass rate likely reflects the age of these machines (nearly four decades old) rather than fundamental design flaws—fewer than one vehicle in 500 has ever recorded a dangerous defect, suggesting safety isn't the issue here.

The median mileage of 22,602 miles is remarkably low for a 38-year-old motorcycle, indicating most surviving examples are weekend or collector machines rather than daily riders, which explains why advisories are minimal at 0.1 per vehicle on average. If you're considering one, treat the MOT failure rate as a given for a bike this old and instead focus on whether the specific machine has been properly maintained—have a trusted mechanic inspect it before purchase, because the failures you'll face are routine wear items, not engineering problems.

Below average reliability 76.9% below UK average
3.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
22,602
typical mileage
15,328–34,652 middle half
0.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1986 Honda Cg125br

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 (100%) 1,239 3% 0.03
Other (0%) 2 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1986 Honda Cg125br 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.

15,328
low mileage
22,602
typical
34,652
high mileage

Half of all 1986 Honda Cg125br vehicles fall between 15,328 and 34,652 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.03
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1986 Honda Cg125br

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 12.4%
    Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
  • 12.4%
    Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.
  • 11.3%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 10.3%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 10.3%
    Chain guard missing ()
  • 9.3%
    Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
  • 8.2%
    Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
  • 8.2%
    Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1986. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Honda Cg125br:

1985 1987 1988