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BU04 XSW

2004 Kymco Hipster

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,295 mi
Last recorded12,295 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Kymco Hipster13,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 XSW
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 12,295 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 12,171 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible High beam points down instead of up (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement pedal does not fully return (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 9,557 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

fork inners are pitted seals may have a short service life

Fail 2 Jun 2017 9,557 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

fork inners are pitted seals may have a short service life

Pass 19 Mar 2015 4,436 miles

both tyres have perishing on the side walls

Pass 14 Apr 2014
Pass 22 Jun 2012 2,751 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 2,584 miles

How Reliable is the Kymco Hipster?

Based on 1,670 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
1,247
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Horn not working 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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BU04 XSW is a 2004 Kymco Hipster in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Kymco Hipster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 13,687 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 Kymco Hipster fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 XSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Hipster typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Kymco Hipster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU04 XSW registered?

BU04 XSW is a 2004 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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