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FX12 FAU

2012 Zontes Zt 125-3A Tiger

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

38,143 mi
Last recorded38,143 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Zontes Zt 125-3A Tiger10,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 FAU
MakeZontes
ModelZt 125-3A Tiger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 38,143 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 38,089 miles

Central Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock head stock bearing tight spot (2.1.4 (c))

Offside Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied rear brake (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 38,003 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working from front leaver (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Nail in tyre ()

N,S foot peg bent

rear brake leaver has long travel

Pass 10 Jun 2023 28,928 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front brake only just meet requirements

o,s foot peg bent but still usable

Fail 5 Jun 2023 28,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front brake only just meet requirements

o,s foot peg bent but still usable

Pass 24 May 2022 19,446 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 16,297 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 13,034 miles

handle bars catching tank

Fail 8 Feb 2017 12,919 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

handle bars catching tank

Pass 26 Jan 2016 9,181 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 9,135 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Offside Footrest insecure drops round (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Zontes Zt 125-3A Tiger?

Based on 663 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
1,283
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Drive chain worn to excess 8
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 7
Footrest missing 7
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FX12 FAU is a 2012 Zontes Zt 125-3A Tiger in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2012 Zontes Zt 125-3A Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 10,970 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 Zontes Zt 125-3A Tiger fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX12 FAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Zontes Zt 125-3A Tiger typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Zontes Zt 125-3A Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX12 FAU is a 2012 Zontes Zt 125-3A Tiger, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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