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DX04 BVM

2004 Kymco Pulsar LX 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,005 mi
Last recorded43,005 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Kymco Pulsar LX 12514,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 BVM
MakeKymco
ModelPulsar LX 125
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,005 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 42,998 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,749 miles

front brake lever

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,316 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

fork seals can not be checked,fitted with fork gaiters

Fail 16 Apr 2011 35,316 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

fork seals can not be checked,fitted with fork gaiters

Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,492 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 28,480 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,938 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 20,926 miles

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

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,979 miles

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

front wheel has slight flat on rim

Fail 5 Apr 2008 11,892 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

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

front wheel has slight flat on rim

Pass 22 Mar 2007 6,387 miles

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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DX04 BVM is a 2004 Kymco Pulsar LX 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Kymco Pulsar LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 14,620 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 DX04 BVM, 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 22 years old, this Kymco Pulsar LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX04 BVM is a 2004 Kymco Pulsar LX 125, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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