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WA05 OTB

2005 Kymco Hipster

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,564 mi
Last recorded6,564 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kymco Hipster15,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 OTB
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 6,564 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 6,505 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Throttle slightly slow to return

Pass 17 Mar 2022 5,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

No wing mirrors

Fail 17 Mar 2022 5,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

No wing mirrors

Pass 28 Jul 2017 5,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 5,639 miles

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

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 reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 3,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 19,780 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 10,880 miles

o.s.f wheel bearing seal not sealing.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 10,880 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

o.s.f wheel bearing seal not sealing.

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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WA05 OTB is a 2005 Kymco Hipster in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WA05 OTB, 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 WA05 OTB registered?

WA05 OTB is a 2005 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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