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HF03 RKE

2003 Hartford VR125H

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,899 mi
Last recorded28,899 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Hartford VR125H10,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 RKE
MakeHartford
ModelVR125H
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 28,899 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

advise front tyre not quite seated

Fail 19 Oct 2013 28,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,235 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 23,235 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,948 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,947 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,945 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 18,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,901 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 18,739 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2007 15,718 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 May 2007 15,718 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 9,468 miles

How Reliable is the Hartford VR125H?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,371
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
reflector on motorcycle missing 21
Headlamp aim too low 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 18
Drive chain excessively loose 18
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HF03 RKE is a 2003 Hartford VR125H in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Hartford VR125H models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 10,508 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 Hartford VR125H fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF03 RKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hartford VR125H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Hartford VR125H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF03 RKE is a 2003 Hartford VR125H, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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