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Y171 TOK

2001 Kymco Zing

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,268 mi
Last recorded36,268 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Kymco Zing13,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 TOK
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,268 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 36,184 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 36,120 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 29,052 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 29,052 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Apr 2014 288,256 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,152 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,188 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 24,177 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

exhaust shield tied on by wire but secure.

several light lens's have been repaired, efficient at test.

several plastic fairings split but secure.

Pass 27 May 2010 20,196 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 20,176 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust chrome trim held in place with wire, ok at test.

repair to o/s rear indicator efficient at test.

Pass 15 May 2009 15,326 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

o/s rear indicator lens repair efficient at time of test.

slight damage to front brake flexy hose top ferrule mounting bolt, not detramental to operation. efficient at test.

Fail 8 May 2009 15,316 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

o/s rear indicator lens repair efficient at time of test.

slight damage to front brake flexy hose top ferrule mounting bolt, not detramental to operation. efficient at test.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,128 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 10,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 4 May 2007 2,995 miles

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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Y171 TOK is a 2001 Kymco Zing in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y171 TOK, 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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Y171 TOK is a 2001 Kymco Zing, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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