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LR08 ECV

2008 Lifan Lf 125-14F

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,794 mi
Last recorded7,794 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Lifan Lf 125-14F8,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 ECV
MakeLifan
ModelLf 125-14F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 7,794 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 7,794 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 1,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 1,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired not flashing correctly (1.5.3a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired not flashing correctly (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired comes on then goes off again (1.3.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed by bottom yoke (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure delaminating (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly too bright-blinding (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake suspect oval or cracked drum (3.3.C2d) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake suspect oval or cracked drum (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play ***very dangerous*** (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 5,825 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 5,825 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 25,009 miles

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

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

chain slack.

rear brake sticking.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,009 miles

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

chain slack.

rear brake sticking.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,167 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 23,146 miles

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 20,500 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,500 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,446 miles

rear stop switch starting to stick,but is working ok

Fail 10 Feb 2011 15,446 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

rear stop switch starting to stick,but is working ok

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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LR08 ECV is a 2008 Lifan Lf 125-14F in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LR08 ECV, 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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What year was LR08 ECV registered?

LR08 ECV is a 2008 Lifan Lf 125-14F, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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