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HF55 BHA

2006 Hartford HD-125L

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

4,435 mi
Last recorded4,435 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Hartford HD-125L9,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 BHA
MakeHartford
ModelHD-125L
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 4,435 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 4,398 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre perishing

Rear shock absorbers very stiff

Pass 10 Dec 2021 2,927 miles

Dash clocks loose

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre perishing

Fuel cap seal in poor condition, but sealing ok

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Dec 2021 2,927 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Dash clocks loose

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre perishing

Fuel cap seal in poor condition, but sealing ok

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 1,082 miles

Centre stand pivot worn.

Front brake lever bent, not affecting operation.

Front tyre starting to perish

Rear tyre perished, no cords showing

Fail 22 Dec 2020 1,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Centre stand pivot worn.

Front brake lever bent, not affecting operation.

Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear tyre perished, no cords showing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 16,932 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 16,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification nut missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

advise clutch lever pivot worn cable route altered

gear lever slightly loose

Pass 18 Dec 2018 16,915 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

advise front brake operation poor

rear brake noisey advise service

Fail 18 Dec 2018 16,915 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

advise front brake operation poor

rear brake noisey advise service

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 16,867 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise front tire very slightly perished

Pass 23 Dec 2016 16,501 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 16,501 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 15,259 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014
Fail 27 Jan 2014 12,979 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

advise gear lever loose

Pass 10 Jan 2013 11,602 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 11,602 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 10,256 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Dec 2011 10,256 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Dec 2010 8,887 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 7,564 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 6,113 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 6,113 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Hartford HD-125L?

Based on 1,712 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
789
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Drive chain excessively loose 28
Footrest missing 26
Drive chain worn to excess 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
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HF55 BHA is a 2006 Hartford HD-125L in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2006 Hartford HD-125L models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 9,430 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 HD-125L fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF55 BHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hartford HD-125L typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Hartford HD-125L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HF55 BHA is a 2006 Hartford HD-125L, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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