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S271 JTP

1998 Kymco Zing

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,922 mi
Last recorded35,922 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Kymco Zing14,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 JTP
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,922 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. may cause fork seal damage in long term (2.3.1)

battery charge low

Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,188 miles

Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

throttle idle high, irratic

Fail 11 Jan 2016 34,188 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

throttle idle high, irratic

Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,427 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

tyre pressure low f r

uneven idle

Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,000 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

idle high on cold start

Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,338 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

auto choke high idle

tyre pressures

Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,901 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

high beam warning light on with dipped beam

tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,489 miles

has orange reflector to rear

Fail 14 Jan 2011 27,489 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

has orange reflector to rear

Fail 9 Nov 2009 25,932 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,932 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,369 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 24,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,624 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,141 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

auto choke takes long while to cutout to tickover

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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S271 JTP is a 1998 Kymco Zing in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S271 JTP, 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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S271 JTP is a 1998 Kymco Zing, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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