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PO53 PLZ

2003 Kymco Stryker Trail

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Kymco Stryker Trail9,745 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 PLZ
MakeKymco
ModelStryker Trail
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025

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

No indicators fitted at time of test.

Pass 15 Feb 2024

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

no indicators fitted at time of test

rear tyre cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2024

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

no front mudguard

Pass 20 Feb 2023 29,549 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 28,038 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 11,848 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail x 2 off (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror poor repair

Offside Rear silencer blowing slightly

Pass 12 May 2018 10,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 9,686 miles

Bike has a reflector fitted to the offside of the bike, but there as a built in reflector that is central in the tail light.

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,942 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 31 May 2011 8,942 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 8,942 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 8,942 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 15 May 2009 4,557 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre Tread Slightly Cracked

Fail 15 May 2009 4,557 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre Tread Slightly Cracked

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 4,232 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 4,232 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear shock heavy damping

How Reliable is the Kymco Stryker Trail?

Based on 808 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
1,250
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 30
Drive chain worn to excess 27
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Drive chain excessively loose 16
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PO53 PLZ is a 2003 Kymco Stryker Trail in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Kymco Stryker Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 9,745 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 Stryker Trail fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO53 PLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Stryker Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Kymco Stryker Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO53 PLZ is a 2003 Kymco Stryker Trail, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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