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BU08 KBJ

2008 Kymco Super 8 125

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,693 mi
Last recorded12,693 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Kymco Super 8 12513,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 KBJ
MakeKymco
ModelSuper 8 125
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,693 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 12,693 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

nail rear tyre.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 9,771 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 7,532 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 7,052 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 7,052 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 5,306 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 3,992 miles

How Reliable is the Kymco Super 8 125?

Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
1,797
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 12
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
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BU08 KBJ is a 2008 Kymco Super 8 125 in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kymco Super 8 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 13,010 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 Super 8 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 KBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Super 8 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kymco Super 8 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU08 KBJ registered?

BU08 KBJ is a 2008 Kymco Super 8 125, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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