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DK53 YCD

2003 Kymco Pulsar LX 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,049 mi
Last recorded17,049 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Kymco Pulsar LX 12517,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YCD
MakeKymco
ModelPulsar LX 125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 17,049 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,966 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 16,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 16,264 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 12,677 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2014 12,677 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,120 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 12,120 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

How Reliable is the Kymco Pulsar LX 125?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
1,638
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
236
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 43
Drive chain excessively loose 34
Drive chain worn to excess 28
Footrest missing 27
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DK53 YCD is a 2003 Kymco Pulsar LX 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Kymco Pulsar LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 17,904 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 Pulsar LX 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK53 YCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Pulsar LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Kymco Pulsar LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK53 YCD is a 2003 Kymco Pulsar LX 125, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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