Honda Cg125 (1990)
1990 Honda Cg125
CarHunch analysed 465 real MOT records for the 1990 Honda Cg125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1990 Honda CG125 has a first-time pass rate of 78.3%, just shy of the UK average of 80%, so reliability is broadly in line with expectations for a 34-year-old bike—nothing alarming, but nothing stellar either. The dangerous defect rate of 16.1% is moderate; while not a red flag, it's worth factoring into your inspection checklist.
These machines typically clock around 23,750 miles on average, which is reasonable for their age and suggests reasonable usage patterns rather than neglect or abuse. With 1.33 failures and 3.3 advisories per vehicle at test, expect to budget for minor wear items (brake pads, tyres, cables) and address at least one structural or safety issue before buying—get a pre-purchase inspection to catch problems early and avoid surprises.
What to check before buying a 1990 Honda Cg125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1990 Honda Cg125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1990 Honda Cg125 vehicles fall between 15,161 and 30,988 miles.
1990 Honda Cg125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (42% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1990 Honda Cg125
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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19.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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14.9%
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.
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12%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.7%
Drive chain slightly loose
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10.4%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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9.9%
Headlamp aim too high
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9.8%
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1990. Counts include advisories and failures.
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