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NK55 KSE

2005 Better Bt 125-20

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,993 mi
Last recorded2,993 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Better Bt 125-204,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 KSE
MakeBetter
ModelBt 125-20
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 2,993 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely Front disk heavily warped. Unable to test (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested Severe warp giving a false lock up and readings (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty Switch does not operate NS indicators unless pressed repeatedly. Contacts require cleaning. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Offside silencer appears to have a baffle missing. Unable to start bike to test if too noisy

Pass 9 Mar 2017 2,653 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 2,613 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 2,523 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 2,519 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 2,295 miles

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

front fork seals slightly deterioated

Fail 20 Apr 2011 2,295 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

front fork seals slightly deterioated

Fail 23 Apr 2010 1,437 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 1,437 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 102 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 102 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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 KSE is a 2005 Better Bt 125-20 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 KSE, 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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What year was NK55 KSE registered?

NK55 KSE is a 2005 Better Bt 125-20, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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