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BU02 GGZ

2002 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,804 mi
Last recorded27,804 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer10,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 GGZ
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,804 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 27,758 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 27,598 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 20,857 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 20,852 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,052 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 16,932 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 16,924 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2005 13,874 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 13,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kymco Cobra Racer?

Based on 1,352 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
783
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 27
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
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BU02 GGZ is a 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 10,540 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kymco Cobra Racer fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 GGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Cobra Racer typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Kymco Cobra Racer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU02 GGZ registered?

BU02 GGZ is a 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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