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Y538 NYD

2001 Kymco Zing

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

46,669 mi
Last recorded46,669 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Kymco Zing13,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 NYD
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,669 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 46,669 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 46,638 miles

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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 Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke missing 2 spokes broken (4.2.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 46,638 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose Brake pad retaining pin insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke missing Broken (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke missing 2x spokes broken (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 46,633 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 46,456 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 44,778 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 44,760 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 44,741 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 44,722 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,587 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 44,564 miles

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,254 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 41,253 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 May 2006 32,313 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 32,313 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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Y538 NYD is a 2001 Kymco Zing in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y538 NYD, 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 Y538 NYD registered?

Y538 NYD is a 2001 Kymco Zing, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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