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LG05 TAU

2005 Honda CG125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,135 mi
Last recorded84,135 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CG12515,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 TAU
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 84,135 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 84,019 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted rear brake adjuster nut fitted wrong way around (1.1.21 (c))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 79,683 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 72,178 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,644 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,406 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 45,406 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 37,197 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 37,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 34,870 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 34,870 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 32,898 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 32,489 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,591 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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LG05 TAU is a 2005 Honda CG125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG05 TAU, 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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LG05 TAU is a 2005 Honda CG125, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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