Honda Cg125 (2000)
2000 Honda Cg125
CarHunch analysed 1,020 real MOT records for the 2000 Honda Cg125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Honda CG125 struggles badly at MOT, with only 57.3% passing first time against the UK average of 80%—this is a genuinely poor result that signals real maintenance challenges for this 24-year-old model. One in nine examples (11.4%) have shown dangerous defects during their test history, which is a legitimate safety concern for any potential buyer.
These bikes are typically running low mileage for their age at 17,882 miles median, yet they're still failing at high rates, suggesting age-related wear rather than abuse is the culprit. With an average of 1.36 failures and 3.2 advisories per vehicle, you're looking at consistent issues with brakes, electrics, or corrosion—so before buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist and factor in regular servicing to keep it roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 2000 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 1,004 | 56.7% | 1.38 |
| Other (2%) | 16 | 94.8% | 0.13 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 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 2000 Honda Cg125 vehicles fall between 11,253 and 25,727 miles.
2000 Honda Cg125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 81 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (35% 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 — 2000 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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37.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.3%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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14.1%
Headlamp aim too high
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13.8%
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.
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12.8%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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12.5%
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.
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12.2%
Horn not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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