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NK53 NUV

2003 Hyosung GT125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,782 mi
Last recorded22,782 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyosung GT12513,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 NUV
MakeHyosung
ModelGT125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 22,782 miles

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 22,740 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 22,494 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 21,587 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Upper forks slightly corroded

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 21,587 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Upper forks slightly corroded

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 17,551 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 17,551 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 12,384 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 12,384 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,801 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 11,801 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 11,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 May 2009 10,887 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 9,079 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 6,242 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 4,086 miles

How Reliable is the Hyosung GT125?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 510 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
1,612
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
510
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 136
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 112
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 106
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
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NK53 NUV is a 2003 Hyosung GT125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Hyosung GT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 13,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyosung GT125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK53 NUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyosung GT125 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Hyosung GT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK53 NUV is a 2003 Hyosung GT125, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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