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V599 DHO

1999 Kymco Zing

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,624 mi
Last recorded21,624 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Kymco Zing13,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV599 DHO
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,624 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 21,622 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 suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Wheel inadequatly repaired significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Wheel modified significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Mar 2010 15,444 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,548 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 13,508 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,928 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 3,408 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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V599 DHO is a 1999 Kymco Zing in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V599 DHO, 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 V599 DHO registered?

V599 DHO is a 1999 Kymco Zing, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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