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GJ12 LPE

2012 Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,042 mi
Last recorded1,042 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther9,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 LPE
MakeZontes
ModelZt 125-8A Panther
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 1,042 miles

Rear Chain guard missing

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

Fail 30 May 2026 1,042 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing

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

Pass 31 May 2025 20 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 6,253 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Chain guard missing

Pass 5 Jan 2023 8,863 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Chain guard missing

Fail 17 Sep 2022 8,829 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 2,965 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SEAT UNIT (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 2,965 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2015 5,575 miles

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

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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GJ12 LPE is a 2012 Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ12 LPE, 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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GJ12 LPE is a 2012 Zontes Zt 125-8A Panther, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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