KYMCO CK

125cc Petrol Class 1

#4923 of 5426 overall #33 of 44 KYMCOs #343 of 412 scooter bikes

66.7%

first-time pass rate

21.8%

failed outright

12,423

median miles at test

1,870

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2008–2025

The CK's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2008 (69.3% → 68.4%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the CK's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage CK passes first time 74.6% of the time; by 30k that's 59.0%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a CK

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	222	18.9	1.6×
lamps and reflectors	216	18.4	4.4×
structure and attachments	189	16.1	9.1×
brakes	176	15	1.5×
steering and suspension	96	8.2	1.3×
drive system	68	5.8	3.3×
tyres	66	5.6	4.4×
suspension	56	4.8	3.4×
steering	43	3.7	4.6×
body and structure	42	3.6	3.6×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the CK beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).

PIAGGIO VESPA 80.7% pass · 287k tests HONDA PCX 125 81.1% pass · 88.6k tests HONDA Vision 110 78.2% pass · 50.6k tests YAMAHA NMAX 125 82.2% pass · 33.8k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CK.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2017 (75.7% pass). Weakest: 2005 (63.0%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

KYMCO CK FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KYMCO CK reliable?

The KYMCO CK is less reliable than average for its class: 66.7% of its 1,870 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4923 of 5426 models.

What does a CK fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 19% of all defects recorded against failed CK tests.

What is the best year of CK to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2017-registered examples do best (75.7%) and 2005 worst (63.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a CK last?

The median CK shows 12,423 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 59.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.