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Y868 KUX

2001 Kymco Pulsar

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

32,137 mi
Last recorded32,137 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Kymco Pulsar20,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 KUX
MakeKymco
ModelPulsar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,137 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 32,137 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Chain guard missing

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2013 32,137 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

Fail 8 Nov 2012 32,132 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,064 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,740 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 18,740 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,564 miles

Brake lever slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 12,790 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 12,781 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,368 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 10,368 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 10,352 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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Y868 KUX is a 2001 Kymco Pulsar in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 Y868 KUX, 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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Y868 KUX is a 2001 Kymco Pulsar, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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