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YC51 GKU

2001 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

7,431 mi
Last recorded7,431 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CG12517,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 GKU
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 7,431 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 7,105 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 7,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 6,812 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 6,812 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 6,515 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 6,515 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 6,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 5,054 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 5,054 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 3,880 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 3,499 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 3,499 miles

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

Offside Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 3,414 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 3,010 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 2,516 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 2,516 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 2,460 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 2,450 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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YC51 GKU 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 73.7%.

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 YC51 GKU, 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

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What year was YC51 GKU registered?

YC51 GKU is a 2001 Honda CG125, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is YC51 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 GKU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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