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WJ55 OHX

2005 Better Bt 125-20

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,831 mi
Last recorded7,831 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Better Bt 125-204,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 OHX
MakeBetter
ModelBt 125-20
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2026 7,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fuel cap ineffective seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 7,447 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 7,445 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 3,183 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 2,803 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 May 2011 2,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 2,308 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 2,307 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Better Bt 125-20?

Based on 1,290 MOT tests across 286 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
688
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Footrest missing 36
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 30
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WJ55 OHX is a 2005 Better Bt 125-20 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Better Bt 125-20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 4,939 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 Better Bt 125-20 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ55 OHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Better Bt 125-20 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Better Bt 125-20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ55 OHX is a 2005 Better Bt 125-20, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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