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Y87 RTU

2001 Kymco Zing

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

931 mi
Last recorded931 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Kymco Zing13,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 RTU
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 931 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 931 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure mudguard (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted no split pins in brake arm bolts (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 10 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 5,720 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 5,699 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake component insecure split pin missing (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 2,517 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 2,517 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 2,306 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

frame rusty on underside

slight crackin both tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2014 2,306 miles

slight crackin both tyres

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

frame rusty on underside

Fail 12 Aug 2010 2,255 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 2,255 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 2,158 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 2,158 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 2,056 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 787 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 11,140 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 11,107 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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Y87 RTU is a 2001 Kymco Zing in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y87 RTU, 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 Y87 RTU registered?

Y87 RTU is a 2001 Kymco Zing, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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