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Y52 DTO

2001 Kymco Zing

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

33,718 mi
Last recorded33,718 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Kymco Zing13,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 DTO
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,718 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Engine mounting bolt missing, other bolts present .

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

No rear mudguard .

Fail 31 Mar 2015 33,718 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Engine mounting bolt missing, other bolts present .

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 31,613 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 31,610 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,335 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 21,242 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,128 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2009 21,006 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2009 21,006 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 18,388 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 18,388 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,891 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 15,760 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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Y52 DTO is a 2001 Kymco Zing in Orange 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 Zing models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 13,329 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 Zing fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y52 DTO, 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 Y52 DTO registered?

Y52 DTO is a 2001 Kymco Zing, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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