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VX55 GJE

2005 Kymco Hipster

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,644 mi
Last recorded38,644 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kymco Hipster15,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 GJE
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 38,644 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 38,640 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak RIGHTHAND FORK LEG LEAKING, FORKS PITTED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 38,614 miles

Front Position lamp not working pilot light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak l/h fork leg has serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned front wheel misaligned to the left (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,641 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,569 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,898 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,674 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,897 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,686 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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VX55 GJE is a 2005 Kymco Hipster in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX55 GJE, 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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What year was VX55 GJE registered?

VX55 GJE is a 2005 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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The MOT history for VX55 GJE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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