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X538 UOB

2001 Kymco Pulsar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,261 mi
Last recorded19,261 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Kymco Pulsar20,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 UOB
MakeKymco
ModelPulsar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 19,261 miles

Rear brake control lever has play at the pivot point.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 19,243 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear brake control lever has play at the pivot point.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 19,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

battery secured with strip of metal and cable ties.

gear selector lever loose on spindle

Fail 17 Nov 2012 16,224 miles

Cable tie securing front brake hose

Clutch lever damaged but can still be applied

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lockstop modified with nut and bolt but is still effective

Pass 17 Nov 2012 16,224 miles

Cable tie securing front brake hose

Clutch lever damaged but can still be applied

Lockstop modified with nut and bolt but is still effective

Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,206 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 16,206 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 9,718 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 8,808 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 8,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

How Reliable is the Kymco Pulsar?

Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
1,501
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Drive chain excessively loose 63
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Drive chain worn to excess 51
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 40
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X538 UOB is a 2001 Kymco Pulsar 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 Pulsar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 20,482 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 Pulsar fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X538 UOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Pulsar typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Kymco Pulsar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X538 UOB registered?

X538 UOB is a 2001 Kymco Pulsar, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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