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Y557 TNB

2001 Hyosung GV125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,403 mi
Last recorded29,403 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyosung GV12512,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 TNB
MakeHyosung
ModelGV125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,403 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

indicator switch to nearside,slightly temporamental

Fail 2 Jul 2015 29,403 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 26,531 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 26,531 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,144 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 23,144 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 23,127 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2010 18,911 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 18,911 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 12,399 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,275 miles

both tyres slighty cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2008 11,268 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

both tyres slighty cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2007 10,900 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 10,900 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 9,410 miles

How Reliable is the Hyosung GV125?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 149
Drive chain excessively loose 72
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 55
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
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Y557 TNB is a 2001 Hyosung GV125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Hyosung GV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 12,399 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 GV125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y557 TNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyosung GV125 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Hyosung GV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y557 TNB is a 2001 Hyosung GV125, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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