Honda CG125 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

10.1 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda CG125 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely13.6%

   35 occurrences

2. 2.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED12.8%

   33 occurrences

3. 3.A lamp missing or inoperative11.7%

   30 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.9%

   28 occurrences

5. 5.A footrest missing or insecure10.1%

   26 occurrences

6. 6.Audible warning not working8.9%

   23 occurrences

7. 7.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released8.6%

   22 occurrences

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.8%

   20 occurrences

9. 9.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear7.4%

   19 occurrences

10. 10.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.4%

    19 occurrences

11. 11.Headlamp aim unable to be tested6.6%

    17 occurrences

12. 12.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.2%

    16 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CG125 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.5%

   97 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.2%

   74 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.1%

   55 tests

4. 4.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.0%

   53 tests

5. 5.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted2.7%

   47 tests

6. 6.Chain guard missing2.5%

   44 tests

7. 7.Handlebar fractured, excessively deformed or excessively corroded2.5%

   44 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.2%

   38 tests

What gets tested

The CG125 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

21,518

Test classes

class 1: 1,722 · class 2: 36

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda CG125?

76.5% unadjusted, from 1,758 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda CG125 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 13.6% of failed Honda CG125 tests, followed by "A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" (12.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda CG125 usually have at its MOT?

21,518 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.