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Y988 ETY

2001 Honda CG125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,810 mi
Last recorded25,810 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CG12517,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 ETY
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 25,810 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,235 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 20,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,659 miles

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 15,659 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,672 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 13,672 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,808 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,926 miles

rear swinging arm corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2009 28,926 miles

rear swinging arm corroded

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,807 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 23,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,016 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,763 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 19,763 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 17,176 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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Y988 ETY is a 2001 Honda CG125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y988 ETY, 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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What year was Y988 ETY registered?

Y988 ETY is a 2001 Honda CG125, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y988 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 ETY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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