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AU12 MVZ

2012 Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,321 mi
Last recorded20,321 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther9,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 MVZ
MakeZontes
ModelZt 125-8A Panther
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 20,321 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 23,017 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

High beam warning light is on all the time.

Pass 4 Jun 2020 19,240 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 19,237 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,466 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 15,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,565 miles

How Reliable is the Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther?

Based on 451 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
1,675
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 11
Footrest missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Drive chain excessively loose 8
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AU12 MVZ is a 2012 Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 9,319 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 MVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU12 MVZ registered?

AU12 MVZ is a 2012 Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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