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DG53 BWJ

2003 Hyosung Grandprix

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,240 mi
Last recorded36,240 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Hyosung Grandprix10,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 BWJ
MakeHyosung
ModelGrandprix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2011 36,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,800 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,942 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 20,932 miles

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 13,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 10,963 miles

How Reliable is the Hyosung Grandprix?

Based on 422 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
1,805
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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DG53 BWJ is a 2003 Hyosung Grandprix in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Hyosung Grandprix models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 10,096 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 Hyosung Grandprix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 BWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyosung Grandprix typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Hyosung Grandprix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG53 BWJ is a 2003 Hyosung Grandprix, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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