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DG53 CFA

2003 Hyosung Grandprix

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,493 mi
Last recorded19,493 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyosung Grandprix10,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 CFA
MakeHyosung
ModelGrandprix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 19,493 miles

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

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

no plate light innop

Fail 1 May 2012 19,487 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

no plate light innop

Fail 17 Apr 2012 19,470 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a) DANGEROUS

front tyre low on pressure

both rear pads on one side of disc

front mudguard insercure bolts missing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,086 miles

rear tyre close to limits in places

Pass 22 May 2010 11,230 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 11,230 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2009 9,426 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 9,426 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 9,386 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Feb 2008 6,395 miles

How Reliable is the Hyosung Grandprix?

Based on 422 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
1,805
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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DG53 CFA is a 2003 Hyosung Grandprix in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Hyosung Grandprix models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 10,096 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 Grandprix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 CFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyosung Grandprix typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Hyosung Grandprix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG53 CFA is a 2003 Hyosung Grandprix, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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