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Y242 KAW

2001 Kymco Pulsar

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,703 mi
Last recorded27,703 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Kymco Pulsar20,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 KAW
MakeKymco
ModelPulsar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2012 27,703 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)

Front fender mount left hand side broken but fender secure.

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,703 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)

Front fender mount left hand side broken but fender secure.

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,651 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 24,651 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,066 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 24,066 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,787 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 17,778 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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Y242 KAW is a 2001 Kymco Pulsar in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y242 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.

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Y242 KAW is a 2001 Kymco Pulsar, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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