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LM57 HJV

2008 Lifan Lf 125-30

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

47 mi
Last recorded47 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2008 Lifan Lf 125-303,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 HJV
MakeLifan
ModelLf 125-30
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2012 47 miles

Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jul 2011 10 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Brake drum(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Offside Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 7,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

lower front frame tube repaired

o/s fork tube pitted

poor h/l beam pattern

How Reliable is the Lifan Lf 125-30?

Based on 734 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
999
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 45
Headlamp aim too low 22
Footrest missing 22
Drive chain excessively loose 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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LM57 HJV is a 2008 Lifan Lf 125-30 in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 2008 Lifan Lf 125-30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 3,687 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 125-30 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM57 HJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lifan Lf 125-30 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lifan Lf 125-30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM57 HJV is a 2008 Lifan Lf 125-30, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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