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KO08 FBZ

2008 Hyosung GV250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,353 mi
Last recorded37,353 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyosung GV25012,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 FBZ
MakeHyosung
ModelGV250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 37,353 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 37,296 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 6 Sep 2023 37,296 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 37,114 miles

Front Tyre perished and cracking

Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2022 37,114 miles

Front Tyre perished and cracking

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 36,294 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 36,294 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 34,949 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 27,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 25,508 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,406 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,028 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 24,604 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,374 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,914 miles

How Reliable is the Hyosung GV250?

Based on 1,758 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
611
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Drive chain excessively loose 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Headlamp aim too high 14
Drive chain worn to excess 13
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KO08 FBZ is a 2008 Hyosung GV250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Hyosung GV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 12,681 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 GV250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KO08 FBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyosung GV250 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Hyosung GV250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KO08 FBZ registered?

KO08 FBZ is a 2008 Hyosung GV250, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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