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NLZ 6862

2004 Kymco Hipster

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,142 mi
Last recorded11,142 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Kymco Hipster13,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 6862
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 11,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 9,690 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded some (5.2.2 (d))

rear brake cable end fixing to foot pedal heavy adjustable nipple fitted .rear brake working good

Fail 19 May 2021 9,684 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 swing arm fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded some (5.2.2 (d))

rear brake cable end fixing to foot pedal heavy adjustable nipple fitted .rear brake working good

Pass 4 Jun 2020 8,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 8,956 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 11,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 11,087 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 11,087 miles

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

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 11,087 miles

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

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 8,399 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 8,399 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 8,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,957 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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NLZ 6862 is a 2004 Kymco Hipster in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Kymco Hipster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 13,687 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 Hipster fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NLZ 6862, 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 22 years old, this Kymco Hipster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NLZ 6862 is a 2004 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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