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X309 BYD

2000 Honda CG125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,290 mi
Last recorded37,290 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda CG12517,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX309 BYD
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 37,290 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside riders footrest rubber missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

alternative horn button fitted

chain guard mounting missing

Fail 14 Oct 2025 37,282 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside riders footrest rubber missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

alternative horn button fitted

chain guard mounting missing

Pass 14 Aug 2024 37,242 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

alternative horn button fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2024 37,238 miles

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

alternative horn button fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2023 37,076 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front fork tubes covered by gaiters

Pass 16 Mar 2020 35,523 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 35,523 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 34,606 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 34,606 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,765 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,579 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 33,579 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,551 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 33,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,523 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,210 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 33,210 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,368 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,027 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 29,027 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,209 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,100 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,865 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 17,865 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 15,378 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 9,364 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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X309 BYD is a 2000 Honda CG125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 X309 BYD, 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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What year was X309 BYD registered?

X309 BYD is a 2000 Honda CG125, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X309 BYD safe to buy?

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