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VX04 PHZ

2004 Hartford VR125H

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,970 mi
Last recorded35,970 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Hartford VR125H18,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 PHZ
MakeHartford
ModelVR125H
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 35,970 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 35,888 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure Foot rest broken (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Rear reflector hidden by L plate (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 34,795 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 34,795 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 33,848 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 32,614 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 32,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,958 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,927 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 26,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,927 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 26,927 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 24,188 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 23,649 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,410 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 22,410 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,637 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,394 miles

How Reliable is the Hartford VR125H?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,371
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
reflector on motorcycle missing 21
Headlamp aim too low 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 18
Drive chain excessively loose 18
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VX04 PHZ is a 2004 Hartford VR125H in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Hartford VR125H models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 18,079 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 Hartford VR125H fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX04 PHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hartford VR125H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Hartford VR125H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX04 PHZ registered?

VX04 PHZ is a 2004 Hartford VR125H, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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