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NK05 KAU

2005 Hongdou 125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Hongdou 1256,949 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 KAU
MakeHongdou
Model125
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010
Fail 28 Jun 2010

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

lower centre engine bolts loose

Pass 24 Mar 2009 784 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Hongdou 125?

Based on 746 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Headlamp aim too high 17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Wheel spoke excessively loose 14
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NK05 KAU is a 2005 Hongdou 125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Hongdou 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 6,949 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 Hongdou 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK05 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hongdou 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Hongdou 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK05 KAU registered?

NK05 KAU is a 2005 Hongdou 125, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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