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LC05 GTF

2005 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

37,127 mi
Last recorded37,127 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CG12515,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 GTF
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 37,127 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 36,186 miles

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

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

rear suspension firm

Fail 9 Aug 2024 36,185 miles

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

Stop lamp not working front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension firm

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 29,808 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 29,805 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Foot rest bent.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 28,444 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 25,442 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,639 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 20,639 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 15,047 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 15,047 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 9,710 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 9,696 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Oil on rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2013 9,538 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 9,529 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 8,322 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 8,322 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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LC05 GTF 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 58.8%.

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 LC05 GTF, 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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LC05 GTF is a 2005 Honda CG125, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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