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AO55 XEH

2005 Honda CG125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,994 mi
Last recorded54,994 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CG12515,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XEH
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 54,994 miles

brake master cylinder in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2024 54,615 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned When front wheel straight handlebars slightly to left. (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,396 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 53,394 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied Lever too short and the end has rough edges (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 51,022 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 49,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 49,645 miles

Brake pedal pivot excessively tight Seized to centre stand and causing centre stand to foul on chain. (1.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,320 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

One bolt is missing from the footrest hanger.

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

The rear brake lever return is stiff when the bike is on the main stand. when off the stand it is ok.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 46,964 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn Both (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 46,786 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake When on centre stand (3.3.C2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 44,934 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Handlebars slightly bent

Fail 8 Nov 2016 44,908 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Handle bars bent slightly

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 42,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Handle bars are bent.

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 39,845 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 36,080 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain and sprockets worn and chain is dry.

front tyre pressure low.

no.plate light not working

rubber grommet is missing from f/caliper.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,704 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,891 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 18,433 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 13,996 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 3,467 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
Full Honda CG125 reliability report

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AO55 XEH is a 2005 Honda CG125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 15,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO55 XEH, 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 21 years old, this Honda CG125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AO55 XEH is a 2005 Honda CG125, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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