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DX12 TJO

2012 Kymco Downtown

White Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,018 mi
Last recorded11,018 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kymco Downtown12,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX12 TJO
MakeKymco
ModelDowntown
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 11,018 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect stiff action on rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 11,018 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect stiff action on rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 11,018 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 5,925 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 5,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 8,333 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 7,974 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 7,974 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 11,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 8,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 7,637 miles

Riders seat does not lock BUT is secure to bike

How Reliable is the Kymco Downtown?

Based on 1,752 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,499
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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DX12 TJO is a 2012 Kymco Downtown in White with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Kymco Downtown models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 12,372 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kymco Downtown fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX12 TJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Downtown typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Kymco Downtown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX12 TJO registered?

DX12 TJO is a 2012 Kymco Downtown, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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