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NK53 LKG

2003 Hyosung GT 125 Comet

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

16,453 mi
Last recorded16,453 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyosung GT 125 Comet15,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 LKG
MakeHyosung
ModelGT 125 Comet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 16,453 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 16,443 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 7,581 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 31,371 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 31,371 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 31,371 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake component insecure Rear caliper carrier. (1.1.21 (c))

Brake performance not tested Front caliper insecure. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Brake component modification unsafe Front pads not adequately bearing on disc surface. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Dipping to right. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Dipping to right. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front brake lever end broken. still adequate for use,

Nearside rear wheel adjuster plate contacting sprocket carrier,

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 31,371 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure headlight bracket (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2017 31,371 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,375 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 31,375 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 31,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,380 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,368 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 31,368 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,334 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 31,334 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 20,868 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 20,794 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,369 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 14,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Sep 2006
Fail 23 Sep 2006 11,573 miles

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

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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NK53 LKG is a 2003 Hyosung GT 125 Comet in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NK53 LKG, 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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NK53 LKG is a 2003 Hyosung GT 125 Comet, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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