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VX54 ACO

2004 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

3,220 mi
Last recorded3,220 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CG12515,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 ACO
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 3,220 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 3,078 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 16,752 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 16,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 16,362 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 15,768 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 15,758 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyre low pressure

Pass 7 Aug 2019 15,009 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 15,005 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping solid (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 14,964 miles

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect fork seal leaking . (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal weeping . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 14,381 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 13,931 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 13,931 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 13,104 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 11,943 miles

Fron tyre showing signs of cracking

Front brake slightly binding

Rear brake torque arm lock device damaged (split pin not complete )

Pass 22 May 2009 10,473 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 6,748 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 6,748 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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
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VX54 ACO is a 2004 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 15,894 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 VX54 ACO, 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 22 years old, this Honda CG125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX54 ACO registered?

VX54 ACO is a 2004 Honda CG125, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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