Honda Cg125
MotorcycleFrom 2,584 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a transmission belt, chain and sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. The top issue, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 55 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 55 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 54 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 41 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 35 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 34 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 33 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 31 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 31 |
| audible warning not working | 27 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 26 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 80.2% | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play |
| 2007 | 74.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2006 | 76.2% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2005 | 71.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
6 earlier years
| 2004 | 75% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| 2002 | 72.6% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 2001 | 78.6% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 1999 | 80% | audible warning not working, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 1997 | 84.3% | brake control not releasing correctly so that the functionality of brakes affected, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 1996 | 82.5% | a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cg125s tested had between 12,471 and 27,480 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,478 median miles, the Cg125 has 0.13 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Cg125 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cg125 has a 76% MOT pass rate based on 2,584 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cg125?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cg125 is a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 55 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cg125 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cg125 is 18,478 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,471 and 27,480 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.