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FM08 HYJ

2008 Honda Cg 125-7

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,063 mi
Last recorded29,063 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cg 125-712,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 HYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCg 125-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 29,063 miles

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Front Brake Switch stays on for a couple seconds after brake released (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 29,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Front Brake Switch stays on for a couple seconds after brake released (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 28,929 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 28,797 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,735 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 28,735 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,609 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 28,609 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 28,291 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 28,291 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,285 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,899 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 25,827 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 23,239 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 18,171 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 18,157 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Fail 13 Apr 2012 17,963 miles

Front Front suspension has severe distortion of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,825 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cg 125-7?

Based on 5,739 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
1,153
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
Drive chain excessively loose 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
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FM08 HYJ is a 2008 Honda Cg 125-7 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cg 125-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 12,628 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 Cg 125-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM08 HYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cg 125-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cg 125-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM08 HYJ registered?

FM08 HYJ is a 2008 Honda Cg 125-7, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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