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HX05 HWZ

2005 Kymco Hipster

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,850 mi
Last recorded22,850 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kymco Hipster15,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 HWZ
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 22,850 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 22,847 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,835 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

very slight perishing to fuel cap seal (not leaking)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,157 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,761 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 21,761 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,117 miles

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

the petrol cap seal has slight cracks around the outside edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,369 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

the handlebars appear slightly twisted

Fail 30 Apr 2014 20,369 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

the handlebars appear slightly twisted

Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,273 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

a pillion seat is fitted to the bike but there are no footrest fitted for a passenger.

front brake pads replaced as the friction material was coming away from the backing due to corrosion.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 13,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,688 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 9,067 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

rear nearside indicator stork has been taped up,and is securely fitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 9,067 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

rear nearside indicator stork has been taped up,and is securely fitted.

How Reliable is the Kymco Hipster?

Based on 1,670 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
1,247
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Horn not working 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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HX05 HWZ is a 2005 Kymco Hipster in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Kymco Hipster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 15,417 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kymco Hipster fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX05 HWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Hipster typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Kymco Hipster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX05 HWZ registered?

HX05 HWZ is a 2005 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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