CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y496 UBO

2001 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

885 mi
Last recorded885 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CG12517,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 UBO
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 885 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 1 Aug 2026 885 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification Swinging arm bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 885 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 885 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 554 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 46 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 8,517 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 35 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 8,308 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

nearside and offside side panels missing

Fail 22 Feb 2014 8,306 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

nearside and offside side panels missing

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y496 UBO is a 2001 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 17,260 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 Y496 UBO, 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 25 years old, this Honda CG125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y496 UBO?

You can check the full history of Y496 UBO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y496 UBO registered?

Y496 UBO is a 2001 Honda CG125, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y496 UBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y496 UBO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y496 UBO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y496 UBO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.