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EX55 SOE

2005 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

29,152 mi
Last recorded29,152 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CG12515,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SOE
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 29,152 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 29,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 28,591 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 20,723 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 20,723 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 19,265 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 15,239 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 15,132 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding Does not release properly after operation (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working from either front or rear controls (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel more than one fixing missing chain adjuster / spindle stay broken could cause rear wheel to become misaligned (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 12,061 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 12,061 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2014 11,072 miles

Nearside footrest slightly bent

Pass 18 May 2013 9,107 miles

seat unit req,s resecuring

Pass 30 May 2012 9,100 miles

Front tyre perishing

One seat bolt missing but secured on other side

Pass 13 May 2011 9,053 miles

Front tyre is perished

seat is loose but not insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2010 8,556 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 8,556 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 6,791 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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EX55 SOE is a 2005 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX55 SOE, 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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EX55 SOE is a 2005 Honda CG125, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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