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BU51 LBF

2001 Kymco Vivio

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,084 mi
Last recorded16,084 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kymco Vivio19,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 LBF
MakeKymco
ModelVivio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 16,084 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 16,076 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 16,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 16,056 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 16,015 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 16,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 15,999 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 15,991 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,963 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,895 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 15,886 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 15,838 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,735 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,489 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,474 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 15,108 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,471 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,824 miles

How Reliable is the Kymco Vivio?

Based on 872 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
1,402
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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BU51 LBF is a 2001 Kymco Vivio in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Kymco Vivio models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 19,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kymco Vivio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 LBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BU51 LBF registered?

BU51 LBF is a 2001 Kymco Vivio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BU51 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 LBF shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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