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BX61 KMG

2011 Pulse Xf

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,758 mi
Last recorded28,758 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Pulse Xf10,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX61 KMG
MakePulse
ModelXf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2025 28,758 miles

Brake caliper inadequately mounted Slide bushing missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective Steering stop lock (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected insecure (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch cable maladjusted

Clutch lever insure

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Braided hose covering (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front mudguard damaged to excess

Oil leak front

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear right panel missing

Rear tyre perishing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear damper rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure

Exposed power wiring to horn

Rear left panel insecure

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2021 28,758 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Front tyre starting to perish

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Oct 2021 28,758 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement fouling on throttle (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned broken (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned broken (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear reflector missing obscured by l plate (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up ****** cannot be checked front brake binding ********** (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected ****** cannot be checked front brake binding ********** (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected not secured to handlebars (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Nail in tyre ()

Front tyre starting to perish

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 20,712 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 20,150 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 18,301 miles

How Reliable is the Pulse Xf?

Based on 3,107 MOT tests across 774 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
1,736
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 43
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BX61 KMG is a 2011 Pulse Xf in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Pulse Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 10,548 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 Pulse Xf fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX61 KMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pulse Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 15 years old, this Pulse Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX61 KMG is a 2011 Pulse Xf, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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