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LL57 JZJ

2008 Lifan Lf 125-14F

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

34,738 mi
Last recorded34,738 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Lifan Lf 125-14F8,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL57 JZJ
MakeLifan
ModelLf 125-14F
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 34,738 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 34,718 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 32,843 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front wheel noise when rotated

Fail 21 Jul 2020 32,841 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,463 miles

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

Footbrake has little reserve travel

wheel Noise front & rear when rotated

Fail 26 Feb 2019 29,460 miles

Decelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

wheel Noise front & rear when rotated

Pass 15 Feb 2018 26,873 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 26,870 miles

Decelerometer brake test neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.E1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 23,075 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 23,020 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 20,573 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,623 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 15,651 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

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

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

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,144 miles

Battery Secured by zip tie

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

Front Brake M aster Cylinder sight glass filled, not leaking but fluid level cannot be checked

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

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Gear Change Pivot Worn

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

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

Radiator top hose to expansion bottle split

Rear Brake Cable has Slight free play

Seat Release cable not connected to key lock

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 17,116 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Battery Secured by zip tie

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

Front Brake M aster Cylinder sight glass filled, not leaking but fluid level cannot be checked

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

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Gear Change Pivot Worn

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

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

Radiator top hose to expansion bottle split

Rear Brake Cable has Slight free play

Seat Release cable not connected to key lock

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 17,096 miles

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)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

front brake binding slightly, but not enough to fail.

front brake master cylinder sight glass filled, so could not check fluid level. does not leak.

gear change pivot worn.

pivot bolt excessively loose on clutch lever.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 9,484 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

rear brake pedal positioned quite high but is operable,and has a fair amount of travel,but is acceptable

Fail 18 Feb 2012 9,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 5 Feb 2011 6,694 miles

How Reliable is the Lifan Lf 125-14F?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,223
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 66
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
suspension bush has excessive free play 48
Drive chain excessively loose 43
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 37
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LL57 JZJ is a 2008 Lifan Lf 125-14F in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2008 Lifan Lf 125-14F models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 8,857 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 Lifan Lf 125-14F fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL57 JZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lifan Lf 125-14F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lifan Lf 125-14F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LL57 JZJ is a 2008 Lifan Lf 125-14F, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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