2020 Kymco Agility City Plus 125 0.1L Petrol · FY20 OSF

A clean two-test MOT history on this 2020 KYMCO Agility City Plus 125, with passes on 23 February 2023 and 15 February 2024, both recording no advisories or failures, establishes a reassuring baseline of roadworthiness for a scooter of this age. There is no pattern of recurring brake, suspension, or exhaust defects to raise concern, and the absence of corrosion advisories on a machine that is otherwise six years old suggests the chassis and steering head bearings have not yet presented testable deterioration. However, the MOT record covers only two consecutive years, and given the low annual mileage, it is plausible the vehicle was either first registered for road use after early 2020 or has had a significant lay‑up, leaving large portions of its service life unexamined by DVSA testing. The latest pass at 15 February 2024 is now well over two years old relative to the current date, meaning the next statutory test will be due by 15 February 2026 if the vehicle remains on the road, and any buyer should satisfy themselves that a fresh test has been or will be completed before purchase. With 11,790 recorded miles spread across roughly six years, the average annual usage is approximately 1,965 miles, which is markedly low even for a 125cc commuter scooter that may be reserved for short urban journeys. Mechanically, low-mileage scooters tend to suffer less wear on friction components such as brake pads, drive belts, rollers, and tyres, but they are more prone to issues arising from prolonged standing, including degraded fuel systems, dried tyre rubber, stiff suspension damping, and surface corrosion on the chain, brake discs, and exposed fasteners. The relatively short MOT testing window combined with the modest mileage makes it difficult to confirm whether the engine has been worked regularly enough to keep internal lubrication circulating and the carburettor or injectors free from varnish, so a careful inspection of cold-start behaviour and exhaust smoke will be more revealing than the MOT history alone. For a test ride and physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the brake system, as this is the area most likely to suffer from standing-related degradation rather than wear; check that the front disc is not pitted or lightly corroded on its surface, and that both brake levers produce firm, non-spongy response with the lever travel feeling progressive rather than wooden. Listen for any scraping, grinding, or binding on light application, and confirm the rear drum or disc pulls the scooter cleanly to a stop without pulling to one side. Inspect the tyres closely for sidewall cracking, flat-spotting from prolonged standing, and tread depth, as low-mileage tyres can harden and lose grip long before they reach the legal limit, and check that the date codes are not older than the vehicle itself. Pay close attention to the centre and side stands, as corrosion here is common on scooters that have been stored outdoors, and ensure both deploy and lock positively without binding. The drivetrain on this KYMCO is centred around a CVT transmission using a variator and drive belt, and although MOT records do not cover these components, a buyer should cold-start the engine and listen for any rattle from the variator area, which can point to worn rollers or a slipping belt. With the engine running and the scooter on the centre stand, blip the throttle and observe how quickly the CVT engages; any hesitation, juddering, or high-RPM flare before drive takes up suggests belt or roller wear. Check for oil staining around the engine casings and gearbox area, as even minor seepage from the final drive or transmission cover can indicate aged seals. Finally, inspect the rear shock and front fork stanchions for any oil misting, and bounce the front end firmly to confirm the damping recovers without continued oscillation, as low-mileage standing can cause the fork oil to aerate and reduce ride quality.