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HX57 TPZ

2008 Kymco Super 8 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,756 mi
Last recorded16,756 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Kymco Super 8 12513,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 TPZ
MakeKymco
ModelSuper 8 125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,756 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 16,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 9,367 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 9,367 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 7,647 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 6,655 miles

N/S Handlebar control block slightly loose

Pass 29 Apr 2010 6,655 miles

O/S Handlebar control block slightly loose

O/S Lower belly panel damaged

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Kymco Super 8 125?

Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
1,797
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 12
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
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HX57 TPZ is a 2008 Kymco Super 8 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Kymco Super 8 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 13,010 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 8 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX57 TPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Super 8 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kymco Super 8 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX57 TPZ registered?

HX57 TPZ is a 2008 Kymco Super 8 125, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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