Kymco Cobra Racer Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kymco Cobra Racer reliable? We analysed 1,352 real MOT tests across 226 vehicles to find out.
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The Kymco Cobra Racer is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include steering headbearing has excessive free play, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kymco Cobra Racer.
Kymco Cobra Racer Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kymco Cobra Racer. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kymco Cobra Racer MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kymco Cobra Racer to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kymco Cobra Racer Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kymco Cobra Racer fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kymco Cobra Racer Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kymco Cobra Racer owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kymco Cobra Racer MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kymco Cobra Racer year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 58 | 79.3% | 7,412 | 10,947 | 19,114 |
| 2003 | 131 | 80.2% | 7,654 | 14,001 | 20,137 |
| 2002 | 153 | 73.9% | 5,521 | 10,540 | 14,921 |
| 2001 | 326 | 81.6% | 8,962 | 15,105 | 26,078 |
| 2000 | 278 | 74.1% | 9,211 | 15,990 | 25,212 |
| 1999 | 298 | 76.8% | 5,729 | 13,501 | 21,816 |
| 1998 | 106 | 77.4% | 9,137 | 14,623 | 17,268 |
How Long Does a Kymco Cobra Racer Last?
Based on 226 Kymco Cobra Racer vehicles on UK roads.
Kymco Cobra Racer Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kymco Cobra Racer MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kymco Cobra Racer
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.6% MOT pass rate from 326 tests
73.9% MOT pass rate from 153 tests
The best year to buy a used Kymco Cobra Racer is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.6% across 326 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kymco Cobra Racer Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kymco Cobra Racer THIS CAR | 77.6% | 1,352 | 13,930 mi | 28 yrs |
| Kymco Agility | 82% | 22,853 | 11,906 mi | 21 yrs |
| Kymco Zing | 71.1% | 4,206 | 12,325 mi | 28 yrs |
| Kymco Super 9 | 73.6% | 3,895 | 11,929 mi | 26 yrs |
| Ford Transit Custom 260LEADER Eblue | 83% | 587 | 46,666 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kymco Agility (82.0% pass rate) and the Kymco Zing (71.1% pass rate), the Kymco Cobra Racer sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Kymco Cobra Racer has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.6% across 1,352 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Kymco Cobra Racer are steering headbearing has excessive free play (62 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (28), and shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (27). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Kymco Cobra Racer owner drives around 783 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Kymco Cobra Racer models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.