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SN08 KGX

2008 Hyosung GT 125 R

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,018 mi
Last recorded14,018 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyosung GT 125 R9,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 KGX
MakeHyosung
ModelGT 125 R
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 14,018 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 9,229 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 9,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 6,144 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 6,143 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front front tyre soft

Fail 23 Feb 2024 6,080 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 5,214 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 12,499 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 9,372 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

slight brake bind rear

Pass 15 Aug 2014 8,349 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 8,349 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 8,294 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 8,294 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 6,005 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 5,982 miles

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

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

How Reliable is the Hyosung GT 125 R?

Based on 3,028 MOT tests across 516 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
1,586
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
516
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 125
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 102
Drive chain excessively loose 81
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 75
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SN08 KGX is a 2008 Hyosung GT 125 R in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Hyosung GT 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 9,450 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 R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN08 KGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyosung GT 125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Hyosung GT 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN08 KGX is a 2008 Hyosung GT 125 R, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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