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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kymco Pulsar. Check any Pulsar by registration number below.

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81.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.9%

vs Kymco Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Kymco Pulsar — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kymco Pulsar has an average MOT pass rate of 81.3%, which is 3.9 percentage points below the Kymco brand average of 85.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Pulsar is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Kymco Pulsar, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kymco Pulsar performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 107 vehicles

81.3%Good
Kymco average: 85.2%
Mileage at 5yr

13k mi

Other Kymco Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kymco models.

Kymco Zing

77.8% pass rate

Kymco ZX

100.0% pass rate

Kymco Downtown 125

81.3% pass rate

Kymco Agility City 125

83.1% pass rate

Kymco Agility City Plus 125

84.6% pass rate

Kymco MXU

92.6% pass rate

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Kymco Pulsar

Kymco Pulsar — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kymco Pulsar MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kymco Pulsar?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kymco Pulsar is 81.3% compared to the Kymco average of 85.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kymco Pulsar?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Kymco Pulsar reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.3%, the Kymco Pulsar is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kymco Pulsar?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kymco Pulsar?
Typical mileage for the Kymco Pulsar: 12,876 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Pulsar to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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