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BX12 DRV

2012 Lifan Lf 125 T-26 Aero

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,052 mi
Last recorded39,052 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Lifan Lf 125 T-26 Aero8,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 DRV
MakeLifan
ModelLf 125 T-26 Aero
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,052 miles

aftermarket silencer

Fail 5 Feb 2019 38,999 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

aftermarket silencer

side stand stiff

Pass 6 Jan 2018 34,961 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 34,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 30,769 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Oct 2016 30,769 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Oct 2015 23,930 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 23,910 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease front (3.2.A1k)

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease front (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil o/s (2.3.3)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Lifan Lf 125 T-26 Aero?

Based on 469 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
1,742
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 16
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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BX12 DRV is a 2012 Lifan Lf 125 T-26 Aero in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Lifan Lf 125 T-26 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 8,133 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 Lifan Lf 125 T-26 Aero fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX12 DRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lifan Lf 125 T-26 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Lifan Lf 125 T-26 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX12 DRV registered?

BX12 DRV is a 2012 Lifan Lf 125 T-26 Aero, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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