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SN53 DMU

2003 Cagiva Planet

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

17,952 mi
Last recorded17,952 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Cagiva Planet8,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 DMU
MakeCagiva
ModelPlanet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 17,952 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 12,060 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 11,579 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 10,655 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 10,649 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 9,948 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 28,623 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 28,599 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turn on side light flashes constant (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 25,853 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 2,756 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,870 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,523 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,441 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 18,441 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 14,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 7,799 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

thottle control loose on handle bars

Fail 11 Mar 2011 5,463 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

dent in radiator to the offside

heated hand grip fitted to the throttle tube is not pushed fully onto the throttle tube but is secure.

nearside handlebar slightly bent backwards

Pass 11 Mar 2011 5,463 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

dent in radiator to the offside

heated hand grip fitted to the throttle tube is not pushed fully onto the throttle tube but is secure.

nearside handlebar slightly bent backwards

Fail 5 Mar 2011 5,461 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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

check tyre pressures as they feel soft

dent in radiator to the offside

heated hand grip fitted to the throttle tube is not pushed fully onto the throttle tube but is secure.

nearside handlebar slightly bent backwards

unable to check the run-out of the front wheel due to the seized front brake

unable to test front wheel bearings due to seized front brake.

Fail 15 Aug 2009 3,539 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 3,539 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 3,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 3,455 miles

How Reliable is the Cagiva Planet?

Based on 1,327 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
913
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
wheel bearings have excessive free play 37
Drive chain excessively loose 36
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SN53 DMU is a 2003 Cagiva Planet in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Cagiva Planet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 8,610 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 Cagiva Planet fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN53 DMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cagiva Planet typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Cagiva Planet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN53 DMU registered?

SN53 DMU is a 2003 Cagiva Planet, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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