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V981 FDL

2000 Honda CG125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,643 mi
Last recorded56,643 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CG12517,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 FDL
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,643 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 56,504 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 56,504 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted headlight up (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 56,348 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 55,758 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,140 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 51,382 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,871 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 47,755 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,041 miles

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

front tyre perished

Fail 19 Jan 2013 44,041 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,199 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,805 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 36,805 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,022 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 28,993 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,518 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 25,518 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,553 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 21,553 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jan 2006 17,003 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V981 FDL is a 2000 Honda CG125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2000 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 17,239 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 V981 FDL, 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 26 years old, this Honda CG125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V981 FDL is a 2000 Honda CG125, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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