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Y233 KAW

2001 Kymco Pulsar

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,148 mi
Last recorded32,148 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Kymco Pulsar20,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 KAW
MakeKymco
ModelPulsar
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 32,148 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 32,148 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 32,099 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2011 32,050 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 31,012 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2009 29,043 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,859 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 26,859 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,639 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 21,638 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,230 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 20,126 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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Y233 KAW is a 2001 Kymco Pulsar in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y233 KAW, 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 Y233 KAW registered?

Y233 KAW is a 2001 Kymco Pulsar, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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