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HW08 ABO

2008 Honda Cg 125-7

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,045 mi
Last recorded20,045 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cg 125-712,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 ABO
MakeHonda
ModelCg 125-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 20,045 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 19,234 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 18,536 miles

Both fork inners are pitted, seals may have a short service life.

Fail 7 Jun 2022 18,536 miles

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

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted Tie bar incorrectly assembled,missing split pin . (1.1.21 (c))

Both fork inners are pitted, seals may have a short service life.

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 17,754 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 17,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Corroded through at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 17,688 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 17,091 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 17,091 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 16,260 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 16,260 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 13,021 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 13,021 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 10,771 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 8,679 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 8,679 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 5,971 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 4,986 miles

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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HW08 ABO 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 HW08 ABO, 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 HW08 ABO registered?

HW08 ABO is a 2008 Honda Cg 125-7, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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