Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 Kymco Super 9?

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 2005 Kymco Super 9?

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 2005 Kymco Super 9?

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 2005 Kymco Super 9 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 189 vehicles, the 2005 Kymco Super 9 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74%, 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 2005 Kymco Super 9?

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 9 (2005)

189 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74% first-time pass rate

2005 Kymco Super 9

CarHunch analysed 189 real MOT records for the 2005 Kymco Super 9. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2005 Kymco Super 9 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

5.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.91

Over 3.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 7k–14k

For context

These stats describe 189 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 189 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.8% 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 (99%)	187	74.3%	0.91

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Kymco Super 9 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.

9,794

typical

7,094

low mileage

13,843

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Kymco Super 9 vehicles fall between 7,094 and 13,843 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,094 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.

✓ 7,094–13,843 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Kymco Super 9s sit.

⚠ Over 18,688 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Kymco Super 9 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 65% of 2005 Kymco Super 9s are still active.

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

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.91

Avg failures per vehicle

2.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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