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MX53 LHZ

2003 Hyosung GT 125 Comet

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,510 mi
Last recorded26,510 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyosung GT 125 Comet15,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LHZ
MakeHyosung
ModelGT 125 Comet
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 26,510 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 25,859 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 24,850 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 23,948 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 20,064 miles

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

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 20,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 16,342 miles

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

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

main beam dips slightly left

slight cracks on n/s front tyre wall

Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,804 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 13,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 13,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 9,602 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake lever ball missing

rear suspension noisey in operation

Fail 11 May 2011 9,599 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake lever ball missing

rear suspension noisey in operation

unable to fully assess front wheel bearing and wheel run out due to binding brake

How Reliable is the Hyosung GT 125 Comet?

Based on 2,051 MOT tests across 310 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,016
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 86
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 62
Drive chain excessively loose 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
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MX53 LHZ is a 2003 Hyosung GT 125 Comet in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Hyosung GT 125 Comet models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 15,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyosung GT 125 Comet fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 LHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyosung GT 125 Comet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Hyosung GT 125 Comet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX53 LHZ is a 2003 Hyosung GT 125 Comet, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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