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VX05 CUA

2005 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,530 mi
Last recorded43,530 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CG12515,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 CUA
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 43,530 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 43,530 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 41,215 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 41,215 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 41,050 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 41,050 miles

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2021 40,828 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit front pads worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 40,822 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front nearside oil misting, offside leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside All direction indicators not working N/S indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators missing rear indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls stop lamp not working on front or rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 31,582 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 31,027 miles

CLUTCH OPERATION STIFF(CABLE TIGHT)

Fail 4 Feb 2019 31,027 miles

CLUTCH OPERATION STIFF(CABLE TIGHT)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 30,968 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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 Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 30,968 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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 Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 27,358 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 27,358 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,413 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,378 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

advise chain slightly slack

Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,904 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,514 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 21,514 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,883 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 16,814 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,814 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,249 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 15,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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VX05 CUA is a 2005 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX05 CUA, 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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VX05 CUA is a 2005 Honda CG125, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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