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N26 XUK

1996 Honda CG125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2,762 mi
Last recorded2,762 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CG12523,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 XUK
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 2,762 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2025 2,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 233 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 315 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 315 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Mudguard missing

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Mudguard missing

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 271 miles

Front Mudguard missing.

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 26 Aug 2020 271 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Mudguard missing.

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 53 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017
Pass 6 Nov 2015 20,126 miles

Dip switch needs cleaning

Rear pedel needs adjustment

Fail 6 Nov 2015 20,126 miles

Dip switch needs cleaning

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear pedel needs adjustment

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 17,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 17,643 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 16,097 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 16,096 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 14,256 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 14,256 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,460 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 9,118 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 9,118 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 9,118 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 9,117 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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N26 XUK is a 1996 Honda CG125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 23,453 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 N26 XUK, 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 30 years old, this Honda CG125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N26 XUK registered?

N26 XUK is a 1996 Honda CG125, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N26 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N26 XUK shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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