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Y523 NLF

2001 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,982 mi
Last recorded39,982 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CG12517,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 NLF
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 39,982 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,977 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 39,965 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,953 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 39,951 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 39,951 miles

Brake component insecure rear torque arm loose (1.1.21 (c))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,206 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Handle bars bent

Fail 16 Jan 2014 39,206 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Handle bars bent

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,143 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 39,143 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front mudgaurd touching tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2011 34,646 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 34,645 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 34,635 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,349 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,904 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,138 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,835 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 20,835 miles

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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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Y523 NLF is a 2001 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y523 NLF, 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.

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Y523 NLF is a 2001 Honda CG125, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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