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V838 FOW

1999 Kymco Zing

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,521 mi
Last recorded14,521 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Kymco Zing13,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 FOW
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 14,521 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 14,482 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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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V838 FOW is a 1999 Kymco Zing in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V838 FOW, 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 V838 FOW registered?

V838 FOW is a 1999 Kymco Zing, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V838 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 FOW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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