Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Kymco Pulsar?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Kymco Pulsar?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Kymco Pulsar?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2013 Kymco Pulsar vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

20% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Kymco Pulsar reliable?

Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles, the 2013 Kymco Pulsar has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Kymco Pulsar?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Kymco Pulsar are: Drive chain slightly loose (28.5% of vehicles), Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (28% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (23.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Kymco Pulsar?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kymco Pulsar (2013)

105 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.7% first-time pass rate

2013 Kymco Pulsar

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2013 Kymco Pulsar. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 KYMCO PULSAR falls short of the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 74.7% against the national benchmark of 80%, and one in five vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect—a meaningful concern for prospective buyers. This suggests the model has genuine reliability vulnerabilities that go beyond minor wear.

At nearly 11,700 miles on average, these scooters are running relatively light for their age, yet they're still averaging 1.22 failures per MOT and 4.2 advisories, indicating recurring maintenance issues rather than simple age-related decay. Before purchasing, ask the seller for full MOT history and specifically check the advisory log for patterns—chronic problems like brake wear or exhaust defects repeat on this model and hint at underlying design or build quality gaps.

We have limited data for the 2013 Kymco Pulsar — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

74.7%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

20%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.22

Over 4.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 6k–16k

For context

These stats describe 105 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 105 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 28.5%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too low · Drive chain slightly tight · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 28%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose · Clutch lever shortened · …

Tyre wear 23.7%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 9.2%

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play · Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 8.7%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Kymco Pulsar vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

9,379

typical

5,768

low mileage

15,768

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Kymco Pulsar vehicles fall between 5,768 and 15,768 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,768 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,768–15,768 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Kymco Pulsars sit.

⚠ Over 21,286 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Kymco Pulsar — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 16% of 2013 Kymco Pulsars are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (16% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.22

Avg failures per vehicle

4.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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