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NK55 FWZ

2005 Better Bt 125-20

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,925 mi
Last recorded9,925 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Better Bt 125-204,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 FWZ
MakeBetter
ModelBt 125-20
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 9,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 9,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 9,255 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 8,134 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 8,134 miles

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 5,739 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 3,528 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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NK55 FWZ is a 2005 Better Bt 125-20 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Better Bt 125-20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 4,939 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 NK55 FWZ, 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 21 years old, this Better Bt 125-20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK55 FWZ is a 2005 Better Bt 125-20, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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