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BX04 UKJ

2004 Kymco Hipster

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,165 mi
Last recorded54,165 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Kymco Hipster13,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 UKJ
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2018 54,165 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,432 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 49,432 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,173 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2014 19,467 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Jul 2014 19,456 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,418 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 19,321 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,952 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Mar 2011 18,952 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 11,454 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 11,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 3,752 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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BX04 UKJ is a 2004 Kymco Hipster in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BX04 UKJ, 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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BX04 UKJ is a 2004 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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