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SF05 ELW

2005 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,495 mi
Last recorded18,495 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda CG12515,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 ELW
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 18,495 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 18,495 miles

rear tyre low tread

Pass 26 Apr 2021 18,097 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

THROTTLE CABLE STICKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 21 Apr 2020 17,905 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 17,905 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 17,836 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 17,836 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake component insecure torque arm (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Motorcycle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering centre stand bent - may affect steering to left hand cornering as reduced ground clearance (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2016 9,660 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn both sprockets (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 9,660 miles

Exhaust mounting missing header fixing (7.1.1c)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables clutch cable fauls ignition key and causes taut cable. cable bends key in barrel. (2.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn both sprockets (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 6,342 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 5,241 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 5,234 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 5,073 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2012 4,969 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 4,834 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 4,528 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 4,528 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 4,275 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 4,204 miles

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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SF05 ELW is a 2005 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SF05 ELW, 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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SF05 ELW is a 2005 Honda CG125, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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