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LT57 ZWU

2007 Lifan Lf 125 T-9A

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

2,016 mi
Last recorded2,016 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Lifan Lf 125 T-9A2,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 ZWU
MakeLifan
ModelLf 125 T-9A
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 2,016 miles

Front Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 2,004 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear hugger (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 1,999 miles

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 1,985 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 1,982 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 1,888 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 1,888 miles

Centre Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride nut missing on centre stand pivot bolt (6.2.1h)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014
Fail 29 Mar 2014 1,345 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 1,338 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear brake, advance handbrake travel, recommend attention

Fail 15 Nov 2012 1,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear brake, advance handbrake travel, recommend attention

Pass 13 Oct 2011 1,126 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 1,126 miles

Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 1,120 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Lifan Lf 125 T-9A?

Based on 546 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
292
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 12
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 11
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LT57 ZWU is a 2007 Lifan Lf 125 T-9A in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2007 Lifan Lf 125 T-9A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 2,812 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 T-9A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT57 ZWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lifan Lf 125 T-9A typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Lifan Lf 125 T-9A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT57 ZWU is a 2007 Lifan Lf 125 T-9A, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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