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BU53 CGX

2003 Hyosung GT 125 Comet

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,131 mi
Last recorded43,131 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyosung GT 125 Comet15,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 CGX
MakeHyosung
ModelGT 125 Comet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 43,131 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 37,730 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 37,718 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,980 miles

front brake binding

wear in chain & sprocket borderline

Pass 28 Nov 2013 22,041 miles

exhaust type and note

front brake binding BORDERLINE

operation of gears and neutral light not working

security of headlamp

Pass 20 Nov 2012 21,064 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 20,981 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 18,908 miles

front brake & clutch levers ball ends broken off.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 15,499 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 15,499 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Hyosung GT 125 Comet?

Based on 2,051 MOT tests across 310 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,016
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 86
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 62
Drive chain excessively loose 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
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BU53 CGX is a 2003 Hyosung GT 125 Comet in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Hyosung GT 125 Comet models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 15,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyosung GT 125 Comet fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 CGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyosung GT 125 Comet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Hyosung GT 125 Comet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU53 CGX registered?

BU53 CGX is a 2003 Hyosung GT 125 Comet, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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