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X257 BPB

2000 Kymco Zing

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,146 mi
Last recorded23,146 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Kymco Zing12,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 BPB
MakeKymco
ModelZing
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,146 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 21,070 miles

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

drive slack and needs lubrication

Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,070 miles

drive slack and needs lubrication

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,814 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 16,798 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 16,770 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 16,677 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,002 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,113 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 14,085 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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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X257 BPB is a 2000 Kymco Zing in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Kymco Zing models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 12,608 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 X257 BPB, 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 26 years old, this Kymco Zing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X257 BPB registered?

X257 BPB is a 2000 Kymco Zing, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X257 BPB safe to buy?

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