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FD53 RHU

2003 Hartford VR125H

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,797 mi
Last recorded26,797 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Hartford VR125H10,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 RHU
MakeHartford
ModelVR125H
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,797 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 26,797 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 24,194 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,642 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 16,642 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch lever pivot worn

How Reliable is the Hartford VR125H?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,371
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
reflector on motorcycle missing 21
Headlamp aim too low 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 18
Drive chain excessively loose 18
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FD53 RHU is a 2003 Hartford VR125H in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Hartford VR125H models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 10,508 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 Hartford VR125H fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 RHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hartford VR125H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Hartford VR125H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD53 RHU registered?

FD53 RHU is a 2003 Hartford VR125H, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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