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LG08 ZSU

2008 Honda CG125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,328 mi
Last recorded35,328 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CG12513,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 ZSU
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 35,328 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 35,175 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 34,629 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 32,005 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is 1mm at centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,816 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front slightly perished

Nearside Rear indicator slightly loose

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 27,473 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

slight play in head race bearing

Fail 30 Mar 2021 27,473 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

slight play in head race bearing

Fail 1 Feb 2021 27,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 24,418 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced pattern deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

no/plate damaged slightly

rear tyre approx 2mm in places

Pass 14 Mar 2019 24,110 miles

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

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced pattern deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front foot rest bent

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2-3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 21,902 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 21,902 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both. (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 20,095 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 20,095 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Rear brake torque arm nut loose and no split pin fitted. (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Spring clip on chain link fitted incorrectly. (6.2.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,872 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 16,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,806 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,908 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 10,039 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 4,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 4,315 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 2,270 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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LG08 ZSU is a 2008 Honda CG125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 13,837 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 LG08 ZSU, 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 18 years old, this Honda CG125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LG08 ZSU registered?

LG08 ZSU is a 2008 Honda CG125, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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