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Y462 RCR

2001 Kymco Ego

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,675 mi
Last recorded29,675 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Kymco Ego18,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 RCR
MakeKymco
ModelEgo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2017 29,675 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2016 26,939 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Head bearings tight

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,517 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 26,202 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,431 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,369 miles

How Reliable is the Kymco Ego?

Based on 786 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
972
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 8
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 6
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Y462 RCR is a 2001 Kymco Ego in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Kymco Ego models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 18,400 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 Ego fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y462 RCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Ego typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Kymco Ego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y462 RCR registered?

Y462 RCR is a 2001 Kymco Ego, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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