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Y457 TGE

2001 Kymco Zing

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,094 mi
Last recorded8,094 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kymco Zing13,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 TGE
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 8,094 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Light switch broken but not affecting lights

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 8,094 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 7,620 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 7,620 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 7,041 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 5,154 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 3,845 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 2,417 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 1,855 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 1,792 miles

How Reliable is the Kymco Zing?

Based on 4,206 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
1,029
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
738
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 104
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 96
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 89
Drive chain excessively loose 79
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 70
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Y457 TGE is a 2001 Kymco Zing in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Kymco Zing models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 13,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kymco Zing fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y457 TGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Zing typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Kymco Zing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y457 TGE registered?

Y457 TGE is a 2001 Kymco Zing, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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