Kymco Venox MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 440 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 23.2%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Kymco Venox MOT Reliability Overview
The Kymco Venox is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 440 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 5 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.8% and a failure rate of 23.2%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Kymco Venox earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Kymco Venox presents for MOT with approximately 14,476 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2004 models achieve the highest pass rate at 85.0%, while 2005 models have the lowest at 72.2%. This 12.8 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Kymco Venox is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 12.0% of all tests. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. The second most common issue is Motorcycle steering and suspension at 9.8%. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust rounds out the top three at 6.6%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 13.6% | 60 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 11.1% | 49 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Drive System | 7.0% | 31 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Brakes | 6.8% | 30 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 6.8% | 30 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 5.2% | 23 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 2.3% | 10 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Suspension | 1.8% | 8 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Tyres | 1.6% | 7 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 1.4% | 6 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 1.1% | 5 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.9% | 4 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 0.7% | 3 |
| 14 | Non-component Advisories | 0.2% | 1 |
| 15 | Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn) | 0.2% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 14,476 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 9.42 | 13.6% | 60 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 7.69 | 11.1% | 49 |
| Motorcycle drive system | 4.87 | 7.0% | 31 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 4.71 | 6.8% | 30 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 4.71 | 6.8% | 30 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 3.61 | 5.2% | 23 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 1.57 | 2.3% | 10 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 1.26 | 1.8% | 8 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 1.10 | 1.6% | 7 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 0.94 | 1.4% | 6 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 0.78 | 1.1% | 5 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.63 | 0.9% | 4 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 0.47 | 0.7% | 3 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.16 | 0.2% | 1 |
| Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) | 0.16 | 0.2% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Kymco Venox has 14,476 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Kymco Venox has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 16.03% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Kymco Venox MOT Data
The Kymco Venox is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 440 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 5 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.8% and a failure rate of 23.2%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Kymco Venox owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle steering and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Venox is likely to perform.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 12.0% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 12.0% of MOT failures on the Kymco Venox. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Motorcycle steering and suspension — 9.8% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 9.8% of MOT failures on the Kymco Venox. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 6.6% of failures
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues account for 6.6% of MOT failures on the Kymco Venox. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Kymco Venox?
Based on 440 MOT tests in our database, the Kymco Venox has an overall pass rate of 76.8% (23.2% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kymco Venox?
The top 3 reasons a Kymco Venox fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (12.0%), 2. Motorcycle steering and suspension (9.8%), 3. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust (6.6%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Kymco Venox reliable?
With a 23.2% MOT failure rate, the Venox is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Kymco Venox?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (12.0%); Motorcycle steering and suspension (9.8%); Motorcycle fuel and exhaust (6.6%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.