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Y981 VBF

2001 Kymco Zx

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,328 mi
Last recorded17,328 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Kymco Zx10,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 VBF
MakeKymco
ModelZx
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2012 17,328 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 17,328 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 16,039 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 16,039 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,562 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,252 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 8,539 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,539 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 8,233 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 8,233 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

How Reliable is the Kymco Zx?

Based on 2,730 MOT tests across 498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
995
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 41
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 28
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 26
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Y981 VBF is a 2001 Kymco Zx in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Kymco Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 10,291 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 Zx fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y981 VBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kymco Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y981 VBF registered?

Y981 VBF is a 2001 Kymco Zx, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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