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HF53 LNM

2004 Hyosung GT 125 Comet

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

35,435 mi
Last recorded35,435 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyosung GT 125 Comet15,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 LNM
MakeHyosung
ModelGT 125 Comet
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2019 35,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front main beam indicayion lamp missing

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 35,432 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handle bars slightly bent

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Nov 2017 35,432 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure Right side switch gear insecure (3.1.2a)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low Head lamp aim incorrect (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake slightly binding

Gear selector fowling side stand

Handle bars slightly bent

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

No sidelight

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 35,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 35,432 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 35,440 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

daytime mot

osr footrest bracket broken but secure

Fail 25 Sep 2015 35,437 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

daytime mot

osr footrest bracket broken but secure

Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,432 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

forign body rear tyre

gear change loose

Fail 25 Sep 2014 35,432 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

forign body rear tyre

gear change loose

Pass 14 Sep 2013 33,553 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake lever has little reserve travel

rear trailing arm corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,176 miles

swinging arm has light corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2011 23,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

swinging arm has light corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,722 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Oil leak

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2008 7,701 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 7,701 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 6,577 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 6,559 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

How Reliable is the Hyosung GT 125 Comet?

Based on 2,051 MOT tests across 310 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,016
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 86
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 62
Drive chain excessively loose 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Full Hyosung GT 125 Comet reliability report

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HF53 LNM is a 2004 Hyosung GT 125 Comet in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2004 Hyosung GT 125 Comet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 15,205 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 Hyosung GT 125 Comet fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF53 LNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyosung GT 125 Comet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Hyosung GT 125 Comet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF53 LNM is a 2004 Hyosung GT 125 Comet, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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