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VX53 BYU

2003 Hyosung RX125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,957 mi
Last recorded25,957 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyosung RX12512,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BYU
MakeHyosung
ModelRX125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,957 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 22,559 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,555 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 22,554 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,222 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake caliper carrier slightly worn

Fail 22 Mar 2013 15,222 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake caliper carrier slightly worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 10,431 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 10,030 miles

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

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

front brake binding borderline

Fail 29 Jan 2011 10,030 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

front brake binding borderline

Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,327 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Hyosung RX125?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
1,269
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
Drive chain excessively loose 42
Headlamp aim too high 40
Drive chain worn to excess 38
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 29
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VX53 BYU is a 2003 Hyosung RX125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Hyosung RX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 12,610 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 Hyosung RX125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 BYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyosung RX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Hyosung RX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX53 BYU is a 2003 Hyosung RX125, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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