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WJ05 VEM

2005 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,306 mi
Last recorded25,306 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda CG12515,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 VEM
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 25,306 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 23,868 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 23,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 22,668 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 22,329 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 22,329 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 21,282 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 21,282 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 21,279 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated holes in front and rear sections causing leaking and excessive noise (7.1.1a)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively corroded (4.2.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp insecure casing not adequately fitted and secured (1.2.3b)

Horn control not functioning. does not function when readily applied (1.7.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp affected when horn pressed (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,416 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 20,416 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,788 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 16,476 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 15,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 13,346 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,669 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
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WJ05 VEM is a 2005 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ05 VEM, 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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WJ05 VEM is a 2005 Honda CG125, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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