Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 car check
Is the Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 reliable? We analysed 440 real MOT tests across 120 vehicles to find out.
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The Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation and roller brake test indicates a binding brake. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125.
Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 124cc
- Power
- 9 BHP
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Motorcycle
- Common colour
- Red
- Wheel plan
- 2 Wheel
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £20
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £N/A
Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 184 | 73.4% | 6,366 | 9,654 | 12,093 |
| 2011 | 106 | 82.1% | 5,824 | 8,666 | 12,730 |
| 2010 | 104 | 76.0% | 6,704 | 9,369 | 12,477 |
How Long Does a Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 Last?
Based on 120 Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 vehicles on UK roads.
Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.1% MOT pass rate from 106 tests
73.4% MOT pass rate from 184 tests
The best year to buy a used Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.1% across 106 tests. The 2012 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 THIS CAR | 76.4% | 440 | 9,395 mi | 16 yrs |
| Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe | 86.9% | 160 | 962 mi | — yrs |
| Gilera Runner 200 | 86.3% | 672 | 11,709 mi | 24 yrs |
| BMW 320 Cd Sport | 66.7% | 499 | 156,080 mi | — yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa Sport | 93.9% | 277 | 35,194 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe (86.9% pass rate) and the Gilera Runner 200 (86.3% pass rate), the Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125Should you buy a used Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125?
The Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.4% across 440 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 are exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (9 recorded failures), tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (9), and roller brake test indicates a binding brake (8). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 owner drives around 1,225 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 models stay on UK roads for around 16 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.