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AU53 DKF

2003 Hartford VR125H

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,147 mi
Last recorded12,147 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Hartford VR125H10,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 DKF
MakeHartford
ModelVR125H
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2012 12,147 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no rear footpegs fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2012 12,147 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

no rear footpegs fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2011 12,146 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 12,146 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2010 11,446 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 8,434 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 8,434 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2008 7,567 miles

Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

dip beam poor but adequate squeak from steering head but no noticeable defect 2 bash plate fittings missing slight leak on rear shock.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 7,547 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 5,507 miles

How Reliable is the Hartford VR125H?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,371
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
reflector on motorcycle missing 21
Headlamp aim too low 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 18
Drive chain excessively loose 18
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AU53 DKF is a 2003 Hartford VR125H in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Hartford VR125H models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 10,508 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 Hartford VR125H fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 DKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hartford VR125H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Hartford VR125H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU53 DKF registered?

AU53 DKF is a 2003 Hartford VR125H, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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