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BV55 DFN

2005 Better Bt 125-20

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,493 mi
Last recorded9,493 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 2005 Better Bt 125-204,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 DFN
MakeBetter
ModelBt 125-20
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 9,493 miles

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Left hand rear foot rest hanger fractured

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 9,485 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Left hand rear foot rest hanger fractured

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

How Reliable is the Better Bt 125-20?

Based on 1,290 MOT tests across 286 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
688
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Footrest missing 36
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 30
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BV55 DFN is a 2005 Better Bt 125-20 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Better Bt 125-20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 4,939 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 Better Bt 125-20 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV55 DFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Better Bt 125-20 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Better Bt 125-20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV55 DFN registered?

BV55 DFN is a 2005 Better Bt 125-20, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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