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Y216 HRN

2001 Kymco Pulsar

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,186 mi
Last recorded24,186 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Kymco Pulsar20,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 HRN
MakeKymco
ModelPulsar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2009 24,186 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,186 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,794 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 8 Aug 2008 23,722 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Chain guard missing

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,150 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 21,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,227 miles

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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Y216 HRN is a 2001 Kymco Pulsar in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y216 HRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y216 HRN registered?

Y216 HRN is a 2001 Kymco Pulsar, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y216 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y216 HRN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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