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DU15 NVE

2015 Kymco Pulsar

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,449 mi
Last recorded15,449 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 Kymco Pulsar10,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU15 NVE
MakeKymco
ModelPulsar
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 15,449 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 15,442 miles

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

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))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn side play in swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose play in sprocket carrier (cush drives) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front tyre pressure low

Pass 21 Oct 2022 14,486 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 14,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 12,427 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap deteriating

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 12,427 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap deteriating

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 12,210 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 12,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

How Reliable is the Kymco Pulsar?

Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
1,501
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Drive chain excessively loose 63
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Drive chain worn to excess 51
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 40
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DU15 NVE is a 2015 Kymco Pulsar in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2015 Kymco Pulsar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 10,563 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU15 NVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Pulsar typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 11 years old, this Kymco Pulsar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DU15 NVE is a 2015 Kymco Pulsar, first registered on 28 May 2015.

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