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YV03 TAU

2003 Kymco Zx

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,001 mi
Last recorded172,001 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Kymco Zx10,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 TAU
MakeKymco
ModelZx
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 172,001 miles

Nearside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 17,197 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Nearside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 10,460 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to front brake caliper

Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,183 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 9,912 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 9,335 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 9,335 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 8,194 miles

front brake caliper slightly damaged

front tyre starting to perish

How Reliable is the Kymco Zx?

Based on 2,730 MOT tests across 498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
995
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 41
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 28
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 26
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YV03 TAU is a 2003 Kymco Zx in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Kymco Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 10,827 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 Zx fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV03 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Kymco Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YV03 TAU registered?

YV03 TAU is a 2003 Kymco Zx, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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