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EK55 TZB

2005 Honda CG125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

28,857 mi
Last recorded28,857 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CG12515,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 TZB
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 28,857 miles

REAR SPROCKET CARRIER WORN

THROTTLE HANGS ON WHEN FULL LOCK RIGHT, POSSIBLE CABLE ROUTING WRONG?

Fail 29 May 2025 28,840 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BRAKE LIGHT STUCK ON, TAIL LAMP UN-TESTABLE (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake grabbing severely LOCKS ON (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected THROTTLE TUBE FRACTURED, THROTTLE STICKING (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR SPROCKET CARRIER EXCESSIVLEY WORN

REAR SPROCKET RETAINING CLIP BROKEN

Pass 26 Jun 2024 27,552 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 26,290 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 26,271 miles

Brake component insecure Locking device missing rear torque arm (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 23,570 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 23,570 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front forks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bearings excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 19,482 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))

front brake caliper slider worn

Fail 9 Oct 2019 19,482 miles

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

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

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

front brake caliper slider worn

Pass 5 Sep 2018 17,486 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 16,678 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 16,670 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 14,633 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 14,610 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

number plate light in/op

Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,623 miles

o/s front foot peg bent

oil filler cap not fitted correctly

Fail 12 Mar 2014 13,623 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

o/s front foot peg bent

oil filler cap not fitted correctly

front mudgaurd insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2013 8,976 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 8,976 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 8,256 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 8,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 7,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 4,640 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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EK55 TZB is a 2005 Honda CG125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 EK55 TZB, 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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EK55 TZB is a 2005 Honda CG125, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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