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V373 NVW

1999 Kymco Zing

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,354 mi
Last recorded18,354 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Kymco Zing13,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV373 NVW
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 18,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 18,213 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 18,183 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 15,236 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 12,429 miles

Front Mudguard missing (front).

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 11,150 miles

Front Exhaust rusty

Front Front tyre has cracking to side walls

Front Headlight has poor beam patten

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 6,885 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 May 2018 6,885 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 May 2017 2,532 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight spot (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 2,532 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight spot (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 2 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 6,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 5,995 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 5,975 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 4,659 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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V373 NVW is a 1999 Kymco Zing in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Kymco Zing models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 13,298 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 V373 NVW, 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 27 years old, this Kymco Zing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V373 NVW registered?

V373 NVW is a 1999 Kymco Zing, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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