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I would change the fuel filter first, and also have a look at the air filter.
You can also remove the spark plug, and “read” the condition of the spark plug. If the spark plug  looks wet or has black soot it means the fuel does not burn properly. This can be caused by a clogged air filter or incorrect valve clearance settings.
So I think you probably have a look at valve clearance settings as well.

Hey, Scooterfan, good to hear from you, again! I'm no help with the title question (seems lot of older scoots seem to have lost titles? calling the DOT, as RJS said).. how has the transition from South Africa to the US and Iowa gone? I think it's been a few years, now?

Hi Iahawk, the transition went very well. We have settled without hassles and we simply love Iowa and it's people.We've arrived 22 months ago.
We are planning a 3 week visit to South Africa at the end of this year just to visit our children and grandchildren. It will be the the fist time that we will be going back just for a visit since our arrival.

The Agility I gave to my granddaughter in South Africa has never been used since we've left. My son in law was suppose to do a 400 mile trip to haul the scooter home but so far he just could not find time to get hold of the scooter. So the scooter is still at my son's house in Durban. When we visit my son I will try to get the scooter going again. It will be so good to take my son's two dautghters for rides again. We've had such fun and joy on the 'lil Agility in the past, it's just unbeleavable to have the opportunity to make more memories again.

As far as the Grandvista goes - thanks to everyone for the advice. At the beginning the seller seemed to be very keen to sell - but I guess I've asked too many questions. While we were still communicating the seller suddenly just labled the scooter as "sold" and that was the end of communication from his side. I think maybe he realized it might be better for him not to sell.

Anyway, I am not desperate to buy another scooter. I am still on the Silverwing and really enjoys it. The Grandvista just looked like a big bargain without papers and a little starting problem.So I could not resist the temptation to get hold of it. Who knows, I might be able to get hold of a possible bargain in future again.

Where did you do the Voltage check with the Multimeter ? You must disconnect the plug at the CDI, and do the voltage check at the + wire at the loose  CDI plug - while somebody else presses the Starter Button. If you get a Voltage reading of less than 9.6 Volts at the loose connection the spark will be too weak and chances are very good that the scooter will not start.
An “acceptable” Voltage reading at the battery itself does not mean the battery has enough power to generatea proper spark at the spark plug.
If you get a Voltage reading of 9.6Volt or lower at the loose CDI plug you need to get a proffesional load test done on the battery.

@Rjs987,

Thanks, I surely will enjoy the scoot. Still need to get my permanent license - my South African license was only valid for 3 months in Iowa and at the moment I am just sitting with a leaners. I've booked myself for a riders course next month, to my understanding a riders course softens DOT's hearts to issue licenses.

As for tornados - those things are indeed very scary. Just the possibility of seeing one in real life is quite frightening. I travel a lot so I guess I might have a few scary moments in future.
Anyway, I will not rely on just covering my head with a blanket in future.

If you had to apply full throttle to prevent the engine from  dying I think you have a fuel supply problem. Some dirt probably got stuck somewhere in the carb for a while but there might be more diet in the carb.
So I think it might make sense to remove the carb and make sure all channels and jets are clean.

Sorry to hear. Does anyone knows how Kansas Kymco is doing ?

My own family on father side has a history of strokes and weak vaines. My younger sister passed away after a stroke at age 41. For what it’s worth,  I started taking an Asprin dayly many years ago - hoping it will help avoiding a possible stroke during my lifetime.

Anyway, I hope Kansas is doing well and on his way to a complete recovery.

EFI and the ignition function is in the ECU.

In that case I would go for a new ECU if the price of a new ECU is not higher than labor costs + the price of an EC U  at a Kymco agency.

But of caurse - my guess is just a gamble …

You can also check the Petcock valve by disconnecting the line linked to the suction side of the carb, and disconnecting the fuel supply line to the carborettor.
Just suck slightly on the loose line previously connected to the suction side of the carb by mouth, and see whether fuel is running freely from the loose fuel line previously connected to the carb while you are sucking.
Some dirt could be stuck in the petcock valve, or the petcock diapfram could be faulty.