Honda Cg125 (2003)
2003 Honda Cg125
CarHunch analysed 231 real MOT records for the 2003 Honda Cg125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Honda CG125 passes its MOT first time in just 68.2% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, which means you're facing a notably higher chance of a failed test and costly repairs. With 14.3% of these bikes having suffered a dangerous defect at some point, structural or safety issues aren't rare enough to ignore when evaluating an older example.
These machines are typically light on miles for their age—median of 18,662—but they still rack up an average of 1.66 failures and 4.2 advisories per test, pointing to cumulative wear rather than sudden catastrophic faults. Before buying, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist mechanic and factor in that a proportion will need work to pass their next MOT.
What to check before buying a 2003 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 (97%) | 225 | 67.5% | 1.7 |
| Other (3%) | 6 | 94.4% | 0.17 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 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 2003 Honda Cg125 vehicles fall between 9,422 and 36,004 miles.
2003 Honda Cg125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 16 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% 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 — 2003 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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43.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.5%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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16.6%
Headlamp aim too high
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15.9%
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.
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15.4%
Drive chain slightly loose
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13.4%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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12.6%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.
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