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X705 BYC

2001 Kymco Zing

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,566 mi
Last recorded12,566 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Kymco Zing13,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX705 BYC
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 12,566 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 12,566 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,383 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 40,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2011 37,301 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,660 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

fork stanchions slightly pitted .short life on seals

Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,172 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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X705 BYC is a 2001 Kymco Zing in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X705 BYC, 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 X705 BYC registered?

X705 BYC is a 2001 Kymco Zing, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X705 BYC safe to buy?

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