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LG06 BKD

2006 Better Bt 125-20

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

416 mi
Last recorded416 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Better Bt 125-204,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 BKD
MakeBetter
ModelBt 125-20
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 416 miles

Rear rear footrests not fitted at time of test but has grab handles

Fail 1 Feb 2017 416 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Oct 2015 404 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear rear footrests not fitted at time of test

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 10,600 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 10,598 miles

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

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

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 7,235 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 673 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 673 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2009 379 miles

How Reliable is the Better Bt 125-20?

Based on 1,290 MOT tests across 286 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
688
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Footrest missing 36
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 30
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LG06 BKD is a 2006 Better Bt 125-20 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Better Bt 125-20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 4,355 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 Better Bt 125-20 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG06 BKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Better Bt 125-20 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Better Bt 125-20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG06 BKD is a 2006 Better Bt 125-20, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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