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SF51 DHG

2001 Kymco Zing

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,633 mi
Last recorded24,633 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Kymco Zing13,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 DHG
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,633 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 12,901 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 12,612 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 11,911 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 11,503 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 11,496 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,601 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 10,601 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 7,368 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 7,368 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

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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SF51 DHG is a 2001 Kymco Zing in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Kymco Zing models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 13,329 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 SF51 DHG, 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 25 years old, this Kymco Zing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF51 DHG registered?

SF51 DHG is a 2001 Kymco Zing, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is SF51 DHG safe to buy?

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