Kymco Super 9 (2005)
2005 Kymco Super 9
CarHunch analysed 189 real MOT records for the 2005 Kymco Super 9. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 KYMCO SUPER 9 is a troublesome prospect: just 48.5% pass their MOT first time, nearly 32 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, suggesting chronic reliability issues across the board. With nearly 6% of these scooters having suffered a dangerous defect, buyers should view any purchase as a high-risk proposition requiring thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At under 11,200 miles on average, these machines are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they're still racking up nearly one failure per vehicle and 2.6 advisories, pointing to age-related decay and poor build quality rather than wear from heavy use. Before buying, have an independent mechanic specialising in scooters give it a full once-over—the numbers suggest you'll be fixing things regularly regardless.
What to check before buying a 2005 Kymco Super 9
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 187 | 48.5% | 0.91 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Kymco Super 9 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Kymco Super 9 vehicles fall between 7,094 and 13,843 miles.
2005 Kymco Super 9 — Still on the Road
13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2016 — 65% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2016.
MOT History Averages
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