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HX08 YZW

2008 Kymco Super 8 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,175 mi
Last recorded22,175 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Kymco Super 8 5011,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 YZW
MakeKymco
ModelSuper 8 50
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 22,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 17,179 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 15,795 miles

advise rear number plate light not working

Fail 3 Sep 2016 15,795 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

advise rear number plate light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,816 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 13,807 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

the dip switch did not work when first used, it got better after being used a few times, recommend that the switch is replaced.

the fuel cap sealing washer is perished slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2014 13,807 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

the dip switch did not work when first used, it got better after being used a few times, recommend that the switch is replaced.

the fuel cap sealing washer is perished slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2013 13,175 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

the petrol cap seal is slightly deterioated

Fail 6 Mar 2012 11,552 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,552 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 6,034 miles

How Reliable is the Kymco Super 8 50?

Based on 1,837 MOT tests across 462 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,434
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
462
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 25
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 19
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HX08 YZW is a 2008 Kymco Super 8 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Kymco Super 8 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 11,154 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 Super 8 50 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX08 YZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Super 8 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kymco Super 8 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX08 YZW registered?

HX08 YZW is a 2008 Kymco Super 8 50, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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