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Y548 OFM

2001 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,189 mi
Last recorded21,189 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CG12517,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 OFM
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 21,189 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 18,991 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 18,987 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 16,215 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 14,955 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 11,215 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 6,623 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 6,623 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 3,457 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 63,895 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working handle bar (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected both front (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front mudguard

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,015 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

tyre pressures low

Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,319 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 51,305 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel has no reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,928 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,145 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 43,145 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,826 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,368 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 40,368 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,836 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,677 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,653 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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Y548 OFM is a 2001 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y548 OFM, 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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Y548 OFM is a 2001 Honda CG125, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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