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S918 JPX

1998 Kymco Zing

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,178 mi
Last recorded16,178 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Kymco Zing14,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 JPX
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 16,178 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 15,299 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,047 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 14,047 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 12,661 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 12,661 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 11,176 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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S918 JPX 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 57.1%.

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 S918 JPX, 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 S918 JPX registered?

S918 JPX is a 1998 Kymco Zing, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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