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GX57 KGN

2008 Skyjet Sj 125-23

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

5,221 mi
Last recorded5,221 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Skyjet Sj 125-235,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 KGN
MakeSkyjet
ModelSj 125-23
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 5,221 miles

Front Mudguard is missing two mounting bolts

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 5,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Mudguard is missing two mounting bolts

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 7,834 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 7,834 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 16 May 2011 7,693 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

HAS A BIKE LOCK WRAPPED AROUND TANK AND FRAME WHICH IS INSECURE CAUSING POTENTIAL CONTACT WITH FRONT WHEEL OR TRAPPING STEERING

SECURING BOLT FOR GEAR LINKAGE HAS SNAPPED CAUSING POTENTIAL TO FALL OFF WHEN IN USE

How Reliable is the Skyjet Sj 125-23?

Based on 3,220 MOT tests across 913 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
1,372
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
913
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 207
Footrest missing 175
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 167
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 138
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 136
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GX57 KGN is a 2008 Skyjet Sj 125-23 in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2008 Skyjet Sj 125-23 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 5,796 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 Skyjet Sj 125-23 fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 207 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX57 KGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skyjet Sj 125-23 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Skyjet Sj 125-23 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX57 KGN is a 2008 Skyjet Sj 125-23, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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