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NK06 HNF

2006 Better Bt 125-20

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,640 mi
Last recorded10,640 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Better Bt 125-204,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 HNF
MakeBetter
ModelBt 125-20
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 10,640 miles

Rear swing arm is heavily corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2025 10,489 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Handlebar corroded to the extent that steering is adversely affected top yoke is out of alignment (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear swing arm is heavily corroded

general corrosion to frame

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2024 7,019 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2023 4,781 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 4,573 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 4,573 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 4,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 4,223 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 3,600 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

rear mudgard cracked, advise weld or replace

Pass 18 May 2017 3,479 miles

offside foot rest bushes worn

Pass 16 Apr 2016 2,617 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 2,156 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 1,724 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 643 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,446 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 10,781 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Fail 5 May 2010 10,781 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2010 10,736 miles

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

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 9,881 miles

How Reliable is the Better Bt 125-20?

Based on 1,290 MOT tests across 286 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
688
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Footrest missing 36
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 30
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NK06 HNF is a 2006 Better Bt 125-20 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Better Bt 125-20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 4,355 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Better Bt 125-20 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK06 HNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Better Bt 125-20 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Better Bt 125-20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK06 HNF is a 2006 Better Bt 125-20, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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