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DK06 MXL

2006 Better Bt 125-20

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,477 mi
Last recorded20,477 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Better Bt 125-204,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 MXL
MakeBetter
ModelBt 125-20
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 20,477 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 20,215 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 15,221 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

OIL LEAK

Fail 13 Sep 2014 14,690 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 7,806 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear tyre has slight cracks in sidewalls - no exposed ply or cords.

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 7,806 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear tyre has slight cracks in sidewalls - no exposed ply or cords.

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 7,036 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 7,036 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 5,512 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 3,762 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 2,843 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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DK06 MXL is a 2006 Better Bt 125-20 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Better Bt 125-20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 4,355 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 DK06 MXL, 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 20 years old, this Better Bt 125-20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK06 MXL is a 2006 Better Bt 125-20, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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