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Y199 UAD

2001 Kymco Pulsar

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,217 mi
Last recorded51,217 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Kymco Pulsar20,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 UAD
MakeKymco
ModelPulsar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 51,217 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 49,322 miles

Clutch cable fitted incorrectly

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear supsension Rebound set high causing suspension to slow to return

Fail 10 May 2014 49,315 miles

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,813 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 42,813 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,976 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake binding slightly

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 38,888 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,530 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,164 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,524 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 23,050 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2005 13,853 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 13,853 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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Y199 UAD is a 2001 Kymco Pulsar in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y199 UAD, 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 Y199 UAD registered?

Y199 UAD is a 2001 Kymco Pulsar, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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