Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Kymco Super 8 50?

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 2009 Kymco Super 8 50?

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 2009 Kymco Super 8 50?

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.

Is the 2009 Kymco Super 8 50 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 102 vehicles, the 2009 Kymco Super 8 50 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Kymco Super 8 50?

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 Super 8 50 (2009)

102 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.9% first-time pass rate

2009 Kymco Super 8 50

CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2009 Kymco Super 8 50. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 KYMCO SUPER 8 50 is a notably unreliable proposition, with just 57.3% passing MOT first time against the UK average of 80%. While dangerous defects are mercifully rare at 4.9%, nearly half of these scooters fail their test, suggesting systemic maintenance issues rather than isolated problems.

At just over 11,000 miles on average, these machines are running relatively low mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 0.71 failures and 2.2 advisories per vehicle—a sign that age and storage conditions matter more than distance on a 50cc scooter. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the electrical system and exhaust components, which typically drive the advisory list on older small-capacity bikes.

We have limited data for the 2009 Kymco Super 8 50 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

79.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

4.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.71

Over 3.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 7k–14k

For context

These stats describe 102 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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Based on MOT data from 102 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	99	79.5%	0.73

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Kymco Super 8 50 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.

10,816

typical

6,901

low mileage

14,215

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Kymco Super 8 50 vehicles fall between 6,901 and 14,215 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,901 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.

✓ 6,901–14,215 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Kymco Super 8 50s sit.

⚠ Over 19,190 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Kymco Super 8 50 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 38% of 2009 Kymco Super 8 50s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 (38% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.

MOT History Averages

3.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.71

Avg failures per vehicle

2.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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