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Y197 NYA

2001 Kymco Vivio

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,636 mi
Last recorded50,636 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Kymco Vivio19,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 NYA
MakeKymco
ModelVivio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 50,636 miles

Front FRONT TYRE CRACKING

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour LIGHT DISCOLOURED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 50,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front FRONT TYRE CRACKING

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour LIGHT DISCOLOURED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,437 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Frame) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (Fork Seal Needs Replacing and Fork Rubber) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 49,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,355 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame has very light corrosion all over (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated Exhaust very rust but not holed (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 47,351 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted Front disc warped (3.2.A1m)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame has very light corrosion all over (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated Exhaust very rust but not holed (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,001 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 45,001 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,065 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 32,061 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 20,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,356 miles

How Reliable is the Kymco Vivio?

Based on 872 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
1,402
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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Y197 NYA is a 2001 Kymco Vivio in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Kymco Vivio models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 19,075 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 Vivio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y197 NYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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Y197 NYA is a 2001 Kymco Vivio, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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