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DK12 ECJ

2012 Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151 mi
Last recorded151 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther9,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 ECJ
MakeZontes
ModelZt 125-8A Panther
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 151 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 7,519 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 7,513 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Rear tyre slightly contaminated by oil on offside

Pass 22 Mar 2023 6,391 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 5,203 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 4,640 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 4,080 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 3,655 miles

Central Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 2,562 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 1,814 miles

How Reliable is the Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther?

Based on 451 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
1,675
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 11
Footrest missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Drive chain excessively loose 8
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DK12 ECJ is a 2012 Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 9,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK12 ECJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK12 ECJ is a 2012 Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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