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BD57 SYC

2008 Honda CG125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,312 mi
Last recorded56,312 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CG12513,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 SYC
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 56,312 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 53,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Front Tyre worn unevenly on the Offside of the Tyre.

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Front Fork Tubes Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 53,713 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Front Tyre worn unevenly on the Offside of the Tyre.

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Front Fork Tubes Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,318 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 49,318 miles

Stop lamp not working from front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 48,051 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 48,051 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working stop switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,678 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 45,678 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,966 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 43,966 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,613 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2016 40,613 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,252 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,117 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Aug 2013 19,628 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2012 8,482 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 8,482 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 3,181 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CG125?

Based on 114,867 MOT tests across 14,014 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
992
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
14,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,338
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,942
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,532
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,067
Drive chain excessively loose 1,004
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BD57 SYC is a 2008 Honda CG125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 13,837 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CG125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,338 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD57 SYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CG125 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CG125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BD57 SYC is a 2008 Honda CG125, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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