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GJ55 ZRL

2005 Honda CG125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,612 mi
Last recorded29,612 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CG12515,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 ZRL
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 29,612 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 29,612 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear peddle pivots too far before brake engages (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake switch inoperative. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Damping bolts/studs loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 29,578 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front brake lever came back to handlebars twice with no recorded effort/ rear brake no recorded effort with pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever came back to the handlebars twice with no recorded brake effort (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel no recorded brake effort at full pedal travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 29,549 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Aug 2026 29,525 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released stop lamp remains on when rear brake pedal applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake pedal does not return to normal position

Pass 12 Aug 2025 27,357 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 27,330 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working Stop lamp not working when rear brake is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 25,623 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 24,583 miles

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

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 19,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 18,764 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 18,431 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 18,411 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 17,939 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 17,939 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 17,932 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 16,344 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 10 May 2018 16,344 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2017 14,489 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,716 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 13,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 11,826 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,641 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 8,561 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 4,296 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 2,358 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 2,358 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 2,284 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
Full Honda CG125 reliability report

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GJ55 ZRL is a 2005 Honda CG125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GJ55 ZRL, 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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GJ55 ZRL is a 2005 Honda CG125, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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