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2005 Kymco Yup MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Yup models manufactured in 2005, based on 59 real MOT test results.

74.6%
Pass Rate
25.4%
Fail Rate
59
Total Tests
8,612
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2005 Kymco Yup MOT Analysis

The 2005 Kymco Yup has an MOT pass rate of 74.6% based on 59 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,612 miles on the odometer. With a 25.4% failure rate, the 2005 Yup is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2005 Kymco Yup is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 3.4% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle lighting and signalling is the second most common issue at 3.4%. Motorcycle reg plates and vin follows at 1.7%.

⚠ Based on limited data (59 tests)

Top failures specific to 2005 models only. The overall Yup page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 3.4%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 3.4%
Motorcycle reg plates and vin 1.7%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Brakes3.4%2
2Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling3.4%2
3Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin1.7%1
4Motorcycle Steering And Suspension1.7%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 8,612 mi

For 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.

Motorcycle brakes3.94% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling3.94% per 10K miMotorcycle reg plates and vin1.97% per 10K miMotorcycle steering and suspension1.97% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes3.943.4%2
Motorcycle lighting and signalling3.943.4%2
Motorcycle reg plates and vin1.971.7%1
Motorcycle steering and suspension1.971.7%1

Mileage Statistics

8,612
Mean
6,708
Median
4,944
25th Percentile
11,810
75th Percentile
29.49% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2005 Kymco Yup has an MOT pass rate of 74.6% based on 59 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,612 miles on the odometer. With a 25.4% failure rate, the 2005 Yup is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2005 Kymco Yup, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 8,612 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 3.4% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 3.4% of MOT failures on 2005 Kymco Yup models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 3.4% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 3.4% of MOT failures on 2005 Kymco Yup models. 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 reg plates and vin — 1.7% of failures

Motorcycle reg plates and vin issues account for 1.7% of MOT failures on 2005 Kymco Yup models. Motorcycle reg plates and vin 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.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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