2002 Honda CG125 0.1L Petrol · FN02 MYP

With only two clean MOT pass certificates on file and zero recorded advisories or failures across its testing history, this Honda CG125 presents a roadworthiness record that is unusually sparse for a 24 year old machine currently sitting at 38,639 miles. The most recent test on 29 April 2023 returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the outcome from 26 March 2022. There is no evidence in the DVSA archive of any recurring mechanical issues, structural corrosion, brake component wear, or suspension deterioration flagged at test. While this clean paper trail is reassuring, it must be read alongside the significant gap in recorded testing. There is no MOT history shown prior to 2022, and no test appears to have been conducted in 2024, 2025, or 2026. As a result, the buyer has no official confirmation of the vehicle's mechanical condition for the last three and a half years, and the last examiner to inspect the machine only had sight of it as it approached its twenty third birthday. At an average accumulation of roughly 1,610 miles per year over its 24 year life, this CG125 sits firmly in low mileage territory for its age and category. A 125cc commuter of this vintage in regular service would typically record far higher annual figures, often two to three times this rate. The low average suggests either genuinely light, occasional use or, more probably given the MOT record, extended periods of the motorcycle being laid up off the road. There is a sizeable testing gap visible in the history, with no recorded tests between the early years of the vehicle's life and the 2022 entry, which strongly indicates the bike was either unregistered, SORN, or simply not presented for testing for a prolonged stretch. Such a usage profile means consumable wear on tyres, brake pads, chain and sprockets, cables and battery is likely to be lower than the odometer reading alone might suggest, but it also raises the possibility of dried out rubber seals, corroded electrical connections, and moisture accumulation inside the fuel tank and exhaust system. For a prospective buyer, the priority must be a hands on appraisal that compensates for the lack of recent official data. The CG125 is a simple, robust single cylinder commuter, but age related deterioration will still target specific areas. On a test ride, listen carefully for any bottom end engine noise, irregular idling, or smoke from the exhaust, as years of mixed use followed by standing periods are known to affect small Honda four stroke carburettors. Check the front and rear brake levers for firm feel and confirm the discs are not heavily scored or corroded at the edges, particularly if the bike has been stored in damp conditions. Inspect the chain and sprockets for surface rust and stiff links, examine the tyres for flat spotting or sidewall cracking from standing, and verify that the electrics, indicators, horn, and headlamp all function reliably. Confirm the frame, swingarm, and down tube are free from rust through, particularly around mounting points, as any structural deterioration would be a serious concern on a machine of this age. Finally, verify the continuity of the mileage reading and cross reference the V5C logbook against the odometer, because a low annual average combined with large gaps in MOT history can occasionally indicate clock anomalies or extended off road storage periods. Inspect the original Honda service history if available, and ask specifically when the bike was last started, last serviced, and whether the fuel in the tank is fresh. Old petrol rapidly degrades and can cause running issues that have nothing to do with the mechanical condition of the engine itself. Given the entirely clean MOT record, no mechanical reason to suspect underlying faults can be drawn from the official data alone, but the three and a half year absence from testing means a professional pre purchase inspection by a motorcycle specialist is strongly advisable before committing to purchase.