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RK08 JJV

2008 Kymco Super 9

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

39,888 mi
Last recorded39,888 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Kymco Super 911,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JJV
MakeKymco
ModelSuper 9
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2017 39,888 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,608 miles

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 37,599 miles

Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 34,108 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,318 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,537 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 27,537 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,584 miles

advise o rear brake lever travel

Fail 13 Aug 2012 23,584 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

advise o rear brake lever travel

note front tyre side walls are cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2011 17,645 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 17,645 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

How Reliable is the Kymco Super 9?

Based on 3,895 MOT tests across 768 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
1,324
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
768
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 190
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 115
Tyre tread not clearly visible 92
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 74
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 67
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RK08 JJV is a 2008 Kymco Super 9 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2008 Kymco Super 9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 11,151 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 9 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK08 JJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Super 9 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Kymco Super 9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK08 JJV registered?

RK08 JJV is a 2008 Kymco Super 9, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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