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YX55 FEH

2005 Kymco Hipster

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,809 mi
Last recorded44,809 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kymco Hipster15,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 FEH
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 44,809 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 44,270 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 43,912 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 43,904 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,397 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,400 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,967 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 41,967 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,092 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 41,061 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Front brake binding slightly

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,970 miles

Front brake is binding slightly

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 38,741 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 36,077 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,178 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Jun 2011 32,178 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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YX55 FEH is a 2005 Kymco Hipster in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX55 FEH, 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 YX55 FEH registered?

YX55 FEH is a 2005 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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