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OU55 HNN

2005 Kymco Hipster

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,412 mi
Last recorded41,412 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kymco Hipster15,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 HNN
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 41,412 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 41,412 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 40,153 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,542 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2015 31,535 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2014 7,958 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 7,958 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 24,819 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 24,819 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,787 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear sprocket worn

Fail 8 Mar 2012 24,737 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear sprocket worn

Fail 12 Jan 2012 24,706 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

bracket cracked on emmision valve

chain rusty

gear linkage worn

petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2011 15,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 15,704 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,380 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 9,390 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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OU55 HNN is a 2005 Kymco Hipster in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 OU55 HNN, 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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OU55 HNN is a 2005 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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