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YJ57 OVU

2007 Kymco Hipster

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,478 mi
Last recorded24,478 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 OVU
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 24,478 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 22,489 miles

Rear shocks have reduced damping

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 22,489 miles

Rear shocks have reduced damping

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 21,621 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 20,953 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,108 miles

Battery us which makes lights flicker at low revs of engine idling

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated Badly corroded (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Front fork stantions pitted (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated Badly corrroded (7.1.1a)

Central Rear Tyre on legal limit need replacing immediatley

Fail 25 Jul 2016 16,101 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated Near side silencer corroded and blowing (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake cable excessively corroded Rear cable seized. snapped during mot test (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively tight Drive chain exccesivley corroded and sized (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Off side silencer (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Both fork stantions pitted not leaking at the time of testing. (2.3.1)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear footrests seized closed

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,450 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 14,439 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 10,488 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 7,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,344 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 7,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 3 miles

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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YJ57 OVU is a 2007 Kymco Hipster in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ57 OVU, 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 19 years old, this Kymco Hipster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ57 OVU registered?

YJ57 OVU is a 2007 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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