Honda CG125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda CG125 reliable? We analysed 114,867 real MOT tests across 14,014 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CG125 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CG125.
Honda CG125 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CG125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CG125 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CG125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CG125 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CG125 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CG125 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CG125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CG125 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CG125 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,954 | 81.3% | 7,181 | 13,837 | 23,082 |
| 2007 | 5,242 | 79.9% | 7,338 | 14,112 | 23,134 |
| 2006 | 11,002 | 79.0% | 8,354 | 14,998 | 23,622 |
| 2005 | 10,469 | 78.1% | 8,390 | 15,490 | 25,517 |
| 2004 | 7,326 | 78.5% | 8,908 | 15,894 | 25,050 |
| 2003 | 1,690 | 77.3% | 8,645 | 18,221 | 30,162 |
| 2002 | 15,042 | 78.3% | 8,390 | 15,356 | 24,186 |
| 2001 | 13,430 | 78.2% | 9,870 | 17,260 | 27,138 |
| 2000 | 4,970 | 76.7% | 10,500 | 17,239 | 25,748 |
| 1999 | 5,670 | 76.5% | 11,174 | 17,670 | 27,047 |
| 1998 | 4,166 | 74.7% | 11,998 | 19,636 | 28,991 |
| 1997 | 3,177 | 76.4% | 13,384 | 22,464 | 32,408 |
| 1996 | 4,412 | 76.1% | 14,975 | 23,453 | 33,852 |
| 1995 | 1,593 | 77.2% | 15,448 | 24,906 | 34,452 |
| 1994 | 1,626 | 75.6% | 13,825 | 23,466 | 34,934 |
| 1993 | 2,419 | 76.0% | 14,548 | 23,220 | 35,702 |
| 1992 | 1,690 | 76.4% | 16,499 | 24,036 | 36,396 |
| 1991 | 2,377 | 74.9% | 13,892 | 23,230 | 32,312 |
| 1990 | 2,782 | 77.8% | 14,654 | 23,265 | 30,746 |
| 1989 | 2,781 | 75.2% | 15,850 | 24,465 | 33,948 |
How Long Does a Honda CG125 Last?
Based on 14,014 Honda CG125 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CG125 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CG125 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda CG125
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.8% MOT pass rate from 400 tests
74.7% MOT pass rate from 4,166 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CG125 is 1979, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.8% across 400 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CG125 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CG125 THIS CAR | 77.8% | 114,867 | 18,034 mi | 44 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Ford Tourneo | 80.3% | 136,499 | 75,975 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CG125 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CG125Should you buy a used Honda CG125?
The Honda CG125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.8% across 114,867 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda CG125 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (2,338 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (1,942), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1,532). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda CG125 owner drives around 992 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda CG125 models stay on UK roads for around 44 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.