Honda CG125BR Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda CG125BR reliable? We analysed 624 real MOT tests across 162 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CG125BR is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and horn not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CG125BR.
Honda CG125BR Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CG125BR. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CG125BR MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CG125BR to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CG125BR Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CG125BR fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CG125BR Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CG125BR owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CG125BR MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CG125BR year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 144 | 75.0% | 16,486 | 24,440 | 37,084 |
| 1987 | 185 | 78.4% | 19,009 | 29,043 | 35,171 |
| 1986 | 182 | 78.6% | 15,213 | 20,761 | 28,726 |
| 1985 | 76 | 77.6% | 28,944 | 37,299 | 42,220 |
How Long Does a Honda CG125BR Last?
Based on 162 Honda CG125BR vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CG125BR Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CG125BR 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 CG125BR
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.6% MOT pass rate from 182 tests
75.0% MOT pass rate from 144 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CG125BR is 1986, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.6% across 182 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CG125BR Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CG125BR THIS CAR | 77.2% | 624 | 25,222 mi | 41 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 |
| Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV Allgrip | 92.5% | 1,048 | 21,438 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CG125BR sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CG125BRShould you buy a used Honda CG125BR?
The Honda CG125BR has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.2% across 624 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 CG125BR are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (13 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (13), and horn not working (10). 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 CG125BR owner drives around 359 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 CG125BR models stay on UK roads for around 41 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.