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GX04 BSU

2004 Taishan Sport

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,626 mi
Last recorded1,626 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 2004 Taishan Sport3,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 BSU
MakeTaishan
ModelSport
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 1,626 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

front sidelamp not working

Fail 23 Nov 2009 1,611 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

front sidelamp not working

How Reliable is the Taishan Sport?

Based on 289 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
237
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim too high 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 8
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GX04 BSU is a 2004 Taishan Sport in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Taishan Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 3,082 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 Taishan Sport fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX04 BSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Taishan Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Taishan Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX04 BSU registered?

GX04 BSU is a 2004 Taishan Sport, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is GX04 BSU safe to buy?

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