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WJ66 VYF

2016 Kymco Downtown

White Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,604 mi
Last recorded6,604 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kymco Downtown7,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 VYF
MakeKymco
ModelDowntown
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 6,604 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 5,626 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 5,626 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2023 4,654 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 2,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 2,657 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 2,657 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

cracking sidewall and tread rear tyre

How Reliable is the Kymco Downtown?

Based on 1,752 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,499
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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WJ66 VYF is a 2016 Kymco Downtown in White with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 Kymco Downtown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 7,100 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 Downtown fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ66 VYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Downtown typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 10 years old, this Kymco Downtown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ66 VYF registered?

WJ66 VYF is a 2016 Kymco Downtown, first registered on 1 November 2016.

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