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DG52 GUE

2002 Kymco Hipster

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,731 mi
Last recorded26,731 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Kymco Hipster12,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 GUE
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 26,731 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 26,700 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 3 LINE FORMAT NOT ALLOWED FOR AGE OF VEHICLE (0.1 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

HANDLEBARS HAVE RUBBER MOUNT PLAY BUT NOT INSECURE

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned TO NEARSIDE OF CENTRELINE (4.2.3 (a) (i))

CHAIN RUBBER LOOSE AND INSECURE

Pass 19 Apr 2024 26,473 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 26,385 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,078 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,732 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,336 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,984 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,392 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,941 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,685 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 18,669 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 15,044 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 10,988 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 3,270 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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DG52 GUE is a 2002 Kymco Hipster in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Kymco Hipster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 12,873 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 DG52 GUE, 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 24 years old, this Kymco Hipster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG52 GUE registered?

DG52 GUE is a 2002 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 5 October 2002.

Is DG52 GUE safe to buy?

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