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EJ12 EJL

2012 Kymco Downtown

White Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,185 mi
Last recorded16,185 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kymco Downtown12,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 EJL
MakeKymco
ModelDowntown
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 16,185 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 15,843 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 15,488 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 15,248 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake fluid low

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Outer Exhaust slightly loose Heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 15,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed Bead rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake fluid low

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre under inflated

Rear Outer Exhaust slightly loose Heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre under inflated

Pass 6 Jul 2019 24,042 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,338 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 6,037 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 6,036 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

How Reliable is the Kymco Downtown?

Based on 1,752 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,499
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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EJ12 EJL is a 2012 Kymco Downtown in White with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Kymco Downtown models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 12,372 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 Downtown fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ12 EJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Downtown typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Kymco Downtown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ12 EJL is a 2012 Kymco Downtown, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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