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X288 EKL

2000 Honda CG125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,067 mi
Last recorded51,067 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CG12517,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 EKL
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 51,067 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 48,766 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2023 48,709 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,261 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 46,261 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2014 43,834 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 43,829 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,166 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,244 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,503 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,663 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 34,663 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,574 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 32,574 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,437 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 30,420 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

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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X288 EKL is a 2000 Honda CG125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X288 EKL, 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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X288 EKL is a 2000 Honda CG125, first registered on 9 September 2000.

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