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S863 WPU

1998 Kymco Zing

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,574 mi
Last recorded10,574 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Kymco Zing14,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 WPU
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 10,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,517 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 26,502 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,343 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 22,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 16,849 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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S863 WPU is a 1998 Kymco Zing in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S863 WPU, 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 S863 WPU registered?

S863 WPU is a 1998 Kymco Zing, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S863 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S863 WPU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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