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FD55 SRO

2005 Better Bt 125-20

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,197 mi
Last recorded14,197 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Better Bt 125-204,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 SRO
MakeBetter
ModelBt 125-20
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 14,197 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 14,116 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2011 7,703 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 1,751 miles

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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FD55 SRO is a 2005 Better Bt 125-20 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Better Bt 125-20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 4,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD55 SRO, 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 21 years old, this Better Bt 125-20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD55 SRO registered?

FD55 SRO is a 2005 Better Bt 125-20, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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