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GX04 CEF

2004 Taishan Sport

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,390 mi
Last recorded11,390 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Taishan Sport3,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 CEF
MakeTaishan
ModelSport
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 11,390 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 11,335 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 11,335 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 11,277 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 11,273 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 11,273 miles

Brake component insecure front brake hub insecure - bolts loose (1.1.21 (c))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding may be drive system (1.2.1 (f))

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing low damping front and rear suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 11,089 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 11,089 miles

Brake component insecure front anchor point loose (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 11,079 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing low damping rear shock (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 11,079 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing low damping rear shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 10,931 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 10,931 miles

Front Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s rear tyre underinflated (4.1.2e)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 10,850 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 10,850 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 10,716 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 2,530 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 2,530 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 2,067 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 1,943 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 1,943 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 1,608 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 1,608 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 1,274 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 1,274 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 838 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 838 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 653 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 653 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

How Reliable is the Taishan Sport?

Based on 289 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
237
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim too high 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 8
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GX04 CEF is a 2004 Taishan Sport in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Taishan Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 3,082 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 Taishan Sport fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX04 CEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Taishan Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Taishan Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX04 CEF registered?

GX04 CEF is a 2004 Taishan Sport, first registered on 21 August 2004.

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