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TEZ 8553

2008 Hyosung GT 125 R

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,170 mi
Last recorded36,170 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Hyosung GT 125 R9,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 8553
MakeHyosung
ModelGT 125 R
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 36,170 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,044 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear suspension very soft

Pass 14 Aug 2017 26,952 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 26,943 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,619 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 11,875 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 11,875 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,619 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 7,149 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 7,149 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 7,139 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Left hand mirror broken.

Fail 10 Mar 2012 7,139 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Left hand mirror broken.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 762 miles

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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TEZ 8553 is a 2008 Hyosung GT 125 R in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TEZ 8553, 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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TEZ 8553 is a 2008 Hyosung GT 125 R, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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