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LM57 HJY

2008 Lifan Lf 125-J

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,571 mi
Last recorded4,571 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Lifan Lf 125-J7,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 HJY
MakeLifan
ModelLf 125-J
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2014 4,571 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 4,571 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 4,538 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

neutral light not working

throttle cable lock nut insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2013 2,952 miles

trail tyre fitted to rear ok at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2011 17 miles

How Reliable is the Lifan Lf 125-J?

Based on 1,695 MOT tests across 362 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,317
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 147
reflector on motorcycle missing 63
Drive chain excessively loose 52
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 51
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 47
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LM57 HJY is a 2008 Lifan Lf 125-J in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Lifan Lf 125-J models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 7,635 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-J fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM57 HJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LM57 HJY registered?

LM57 HJY is a 2008 Lifan Lf 125-J, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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