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AK16 NKS

2016 Lifan Lf

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,800 mi
Last recorded7,800 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Lifan Lf4,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 NKS
MakeLifan
ModelLf
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 7,800 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Side stand stiff corroded, difficult to move

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 7,796 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Side stand stiff corroded, difficult to move

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 4,034 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 4,024 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 4,012 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Gear Leaver Position Wrong

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Forks Soft Bottom Out

Pass 26 Jul 2022 651 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 651 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 505 miles

How Reliable is the Lifan Lf?

Based on 1,711 MOT tests across 530 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
530
On UK Roads
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AK16 NKS is a 2016 Lifan Lf in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Lifan Lf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 4,733 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lifan Lf typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this Lifan Lf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK16 NKS registered?

AK16 NKS is a 2016 Lifan Lf, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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