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YJ05 USV

2005 Kymco Hipster

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,709 mi
Last recorded4,709 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Kymco Hipster15,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 USV
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 4,709 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 4,376 miles

rear tyre side walls cracking slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2012 4,361 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

rear tyre side walls cracking slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2011 4,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 4,060 miles

number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2009 3,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 3,299 miles

front tyre slightly under inflated

How Reliable is the Kymco Hipster?

Based on 1,670 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
1,247
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Horn not working 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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YJ05 USV is a 2005 Kymco Hipster in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Kymco Hipster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 15,417 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kymco Hipster fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ05 USV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Hipster typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Kymco Hipster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ05 USV registered?

YJ05 USV is a 2005 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is YJ05 USV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 USV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ05 USV have outstanding finance?

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