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LK12 DFU

2012 Kymco Pulsar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,322 mi
Last recorded2,322 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kymco Pulsar9,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK12 DFU
MakeKymco
ModelPulsar
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 2,322 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 2,133 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 1,900 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 1,900 miles

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected SWITCH GEAR VERY LOOSE (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 1,500 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 879 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 879 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 5 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 5 miles

Front Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2019 21,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 17,272 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 15,800 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 13,545 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 7,753 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 7,749 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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LK12 DFU is a 2012 Kymco Pulsar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Kymco Pulsar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 9,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK12 DFU, 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 14 years old, this Kymco Pulsar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK12 DFU registered?

LK12 DFU is a 2012 Kymco Pulsar, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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