Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Longjia Lj 125 T A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Longjia Lj 125 T A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Longjia Lj 125 T A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Longjia Lj 125 T A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 181 vehicles, the 2013 Longjia Lj 125 T A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Longjia Lj 125 T A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Longjia Lj 125 T A (2013)

181 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.6% first-time pass rate

2013 Longjia Lj 125 T A

CarHunch analysed 181 real MOT records for the 2013 Longjia Lj 125 T A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2013 Longjia is a reliability concern: only 20.5% pass MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning four out of five examples fail their test. The dangerous defect rate of 3.3% is mercifully low, so safety isn't the primary worry—it's consistent minor failures.

With a median mileage of just over 10,000 miles for an 11-year-old bike, these are lightly used machines, yet they're still struggling through MOT. The average vehicle racks up 0.18 failures and 0.5 advisories per test, suggesting electrical gremlins, worn cables, or corroded components typical of storage and age rather than hard use. If you're considering one, budget for pre-MOT servicing and have a trusted mechanic inspect the electrics and brake lines before committing.

We have limited data for the 2013 Longjia Lj 125 T A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

80.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

3.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 7k–13k

For context

These stats describe 181 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 181 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	180	80.6%	0.18

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Longjia Lj 125 T A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,035

typical

6,558

low mileage

13,337

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Longjia Lj 125 T A vehicles fall between 6,558 and 13,337 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,558 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,558–13,337 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Longjia Lj 125 T As sit.

⚠ Over 18,004 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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