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Y898 BFX

2001 Kymco Vivio

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

25,706 mi
Last recorded25,706 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kymco Vivio19,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 BFX
MakeKymco
ModelVivio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 25,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2026 25,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 25,450 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 25,112 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 24,556 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 24,205 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 23,669 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 23,318 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 22,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 22,121 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 May 2017 21,463 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 25 May 2017 21,463 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tearing through out tread pattern (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 20,574 miles

Front tyre has light cracking between the treads

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 May 2015 19,980 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 28 May 2015 19,980 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 19,009 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,039 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,467 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 15,188 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 13,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,452 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 11,193 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 11,193 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,431 miles

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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Y898 BFX is a 2001 Kymco Vivio in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y898 BFX, 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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Y898 BFX is a 2001 Kymco Vivio, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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