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YN05 ZDF

2005 Lifan Lf 125 GY-3

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

6,807 mi
Last recorded6,807 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Lifan Lf 125 GY-33,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 ZDF
MakeLifan
ModelLf 125 GY-3
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 6,807 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 6,759 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

petrol tank loose

Fail 31 May 2011 6,495 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Chain guard missing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 4,974 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 4,974 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 4,957 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 3,515 miles

How Reliable is the Lifan Lf 125 GY-3?

Based on 801 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 73
suspension bush has excessive free play 49
Wheel spoke excessively loose 39
Headlamp aim too high 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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YN05 ZDF is a 2005 Lifan Lf 125 GY-3 in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2005 Lifan Lf 125 GY-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 3,078 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 Lifan Lf 125 GY-3 fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN05 ZDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lifan Lf 125 GY-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lifan Lf 125 GY-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN05 ZDF registered?

YN05 ZDF is a 2005 Lifan Lf 125 GY-3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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