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S655 GWW

1998 Kymco Zing

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,207 mi
Last recorded42,207 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Kymco Zing14,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 GWW
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,207 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 42,150 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear torque arm no locking device (6.2.1h)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,643 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 36,636 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,253 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 33,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,157 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 26,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,830 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,300 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,208 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Kymco Zing?

Based on 4,206 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
1,029
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
738
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 104
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 96
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 89
Drive chain excessively loose 79
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 70
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S655 GWW is a 1998 Kymco Zing in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Kymco Zing models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 14,186 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 Zing fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S655 GWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Zing typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Kymco Zing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S655 GWW registered?

S655 GWW is a 1998 Kymco Zing, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S655 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S655 GWW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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