Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Kymco Super?

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 2014 Kymco Super?

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 2014 Kymco Super?

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 2014 Kymco Super reliable?

Based on MOT data from 136 vehicles, the 2014 Kymco Super has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Kymco Super?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Kymco Super are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (23.4% of vehicles), Front Brake excessively binding (11.7% of vehicles), Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (10.9% 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 2014 Kymco Super?

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 (2014)

136 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.9% first-time pass rate

2014 Kymco Super

CarHunch analysed 136 real MOT records for the 2014 Kymco Super. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 KYMCO Super passes its MOT on the first attempt 83.3% of the time, which is a solid 3.3 percentage points above the UK average—suggesting these scooters are generally well-maintained. However, 18.4% have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for a prospective buyer and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

With a median mileage of just 11,716 miles for a ten-year-old machine, these are lightly used vehicles, yet they still average 0.76 failures and 2.8 advisories per test, indicating minor wear items crop up regularly. Focus your inspection on the common advisory areas—likely consumables like tyres, brakes, and lights—and factor in that you may need to budget for small repairs shortly after purchase.

We have limited data for the 2014 Kymco Super — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

83.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

18.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.76

Over 4.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 7k–18k

For context

These stats describe 136 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 136 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 23.4%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · 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.

Brake wear 11.7%

Front Brake excessively binding · Front Brake binding but not excessively · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

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

Exhaust & emissions 6%

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases · Exhaust noisy

Lighting 5.7%

Rear reflector missing · Headlamp light intensity reduced

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

Other issues 5.7%

Horn not working

Suspension & steering 5.3%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Based on MOT data from 136 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.4% 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 2014 Kymco Super 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.

11,716

typical

7,097

low mileage

17,543

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Kymco Super vehicles fall between 7,097 and 17,543 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,097 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.

✓ 7,097–17,543 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Kymco Supers sit.

⚠ Over 23,683 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Kymco Super — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 13% of 2014 Kymco Supers are still active.

Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (13% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* 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

4.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.76

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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