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Y697 GFJ

2001 Kymco Vivio

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,820 mi
Last recorded45,820 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Kymco Vivio19,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 GFJ
MakeKymco
ModelVivio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 45,820 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,821 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 45,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,821 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,821 miles

final drive gearbox is noisey

Fail 7 Jul 2017 45,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

final drive gearbox is noisey

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,975 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 35,690 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,022 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,472 miles

front tyre worn in an uneven pattern

Pass 13 Jul 2010 20,752 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,869 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,931 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 16,931 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,959 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,086 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kymco Vivio?

Based on 872 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
1,402
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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Y697 GFJ is a 2001 Kymco Vivio in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 Kymco Vivio models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 19,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kymco Vivio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y697 GFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Vivio typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Kymco Vivio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y697 GFJ registered?

Y697 GFJ is a 2001 Kymco Vivio, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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