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DG05 NBF

2005 Honda CG125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,601 mi
Last recorded37,601 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CG12515,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 NBF
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 37,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 37,573 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 34,880 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear swinging arm rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2023 32,214 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Side walls slightly perished

Rear Side wall slightly perished

Fail 15 Apr 2023 32,214 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Side walls slightly perished

Rear Side wall slightly perished

Pass 13 May 2022 30,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 29,907 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 29,907 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 29,814 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 29,814 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 29,236 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 27,608 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,334 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 23,837 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 19,247 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 16,958 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 14,305 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 11,533 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,036 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 6,711 miles

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

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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DG05 NBF is a 2005 Honda CG125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 15,490 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 DG05 NBF, 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 21 years old, this Honda CG125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DG05 NBF registered?

DG05 NBF is a 2005 Honda CG125, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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