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SY08 DBV

2008 Hyosung GT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,176 mi
Last recorded22,176 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Hyosung GT12511,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 DBV
MakeHyosung
ModelGT125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 22,176 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 22,174 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 21,901 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 18,927 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 18,927 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 15,587 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Nov 2015 15,587 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Nov 2014 14,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 14,290 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brakes dragging on

Fail 30 Jun 2014 14,290 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2012 11,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 8,930 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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SY08 DBV is a 2008 Hyosung GT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Hyosung GT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 11,836 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 GT125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY08 DBV, 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 18 years old, this Hyosung GT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SY08 DBV is a 2008 Hyosung GT125, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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