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BV55 TJO

2005 Lifan Lf 125 GY-3

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,536 mi
Last recorded4,536 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Lifan Lf 125 GY-33,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 TJO
MakeLifan
ModelLf 125 GY-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 4,536 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 4,148 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 4,148 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 2,089 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 2,075 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2012 1,669 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 1,632 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 1,468 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 1,453 miles

How Reliable is the Lifan Lf 125 GY-3?

Based on 801 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 73
suspension bush has excessive free play 49
Wheel spoke excessively loose 39
Headlamp aim too high 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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BV55 TJO is a 2005 Lifan Lf 125 GY-3 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Lifan Lf 125 GY-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 3,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lifan Lf 125 GY-3 fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV55 TJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lifan Lf 125 GY-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lifan Lf 125 GY-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV55 TJO is a 2005 Lifan Lf 125 GY-3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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