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R73 BOE

1998 Kymco Zing

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,328 mi
Last recorded17,328 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Kymco Zing14,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 BOE
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,328 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 17,205 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,501 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,365 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,628 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 8,976 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

front wheel needs trueing up, due to spokes loose

Pass 10 Jul 2006 7,520 miles

How Reliable is the Kymco Zing?

Based on 4,206 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
1,029
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
738
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 104
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 96
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 89
Drive chain excessively loose 79
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 70
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R73 BOE is a 1998 Kymco Zing in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Kymco Zing models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 14,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kymco Zing fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R73 BOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Zing typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Kymco Zing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R73 BOE registered?

R73 BOE is a 1998 Kymco Zing, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R73 BOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R73 BOE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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