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GX04 BYU

2004 Taishan Sport

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,828 mi
Last recorded2,828 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Taishan Sport3,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 BYU
MakeTaishan
ModelSport
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2012 2,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 1,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 762 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 694 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 662 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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

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 BYU is a 2004 Taishan Sport in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

GX04 BYU is a 2004 Taishan Sport, first registered on 7 August 2004.

Is GX04 BYU safe to buy?

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