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Y981 XCK

2001 Kymco Pulsar LX 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,390 mi
Last recorded36,390 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Kymco Pulsar LX 12524,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 XCK
MakeKymco
ModelPulsar LX 125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,390 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 35,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 35,377 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 35,314 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front nsf indicator insecure

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired red tape covered,not showing white light (1.1.1b)

battery low

exhaust has been sealed,but not leaking

no ignition cut off

Pass 2 Aug 2014 34,652 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,542 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 29,526 miles

Rear 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)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 2,682 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,936 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 24,261 miles

front tyre cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2009 18,562 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,562 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,520 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 18,520 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

How Reliable is the Kymco Pulsar LX 125?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
1,638
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
236
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 43
Drive chain excessively loose 34
Drive chain worn to excess 28
Footrest missing 27
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Y981 XCK is a 2001 Kymco Pulsar LX 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Kymco Pulsar LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 24,713 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y981 XCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Pulsar LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Kymco Pulsar LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y981 XCK is a 2001 Kymco Pulsar LX 125, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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