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LG02 FLW

2002 Kymco Hipster

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,261 mi
Last recorded48,261 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Kymco Hipster12,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 FLW
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,261 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 48,261 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Apr 2008 45,931 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,931 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 39,945 miles

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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LG02 FLW is a 2002 Kymco Hipster in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Kymco Hipster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 12,873 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 Hipster fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG02 FLW, 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 24 years old, this Kymco Hipster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG02 FLW registered?

LG02 FLW is a 2002 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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