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BU51 XTC

2001 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,311 mi
Last recorded39,311 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda CG12517,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 39,311 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,089 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 35,890 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Front brake lever (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 35,890 miles

Drive chain excessively loose Chain adjustment on maximum so replacement needed (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake lever does not operate stop lamp (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Front brake lever (1.1.2 (d))

Centre stand does not fully retract This could be dangerous under cornering or if spring were to fail Wrong spring fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 35,566 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,556 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,059 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

engine noisy

Fail 2 Feb 2016 35,059 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride centre stand secured with string (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

engine noisy

Pass 14 Nov 2014 34,294 miles

Chain guard missing

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,669 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

No High Beam tell tale light

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,386 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 32,285 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,075 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 23,348 miles

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,640 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,169 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 5,661 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 5,235 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 4,679 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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BU51 XTC is a 2001 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 17,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU51 XTC, 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 25 years old, this Honda CG125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU51 XTC is a 2001 Honda CG125, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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