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BU51 CKA

2001 Kymco Cobra Racer

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,520 mi
Last recorded7,520 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer15,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 CKA
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 7,520 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 6,685 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 5,895 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 5,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 5,119 miles

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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BU51 CKA is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 15,105 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 BU51 CKA, 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 25 years old, this Kymco Cobra Racer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU51 CKA?

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What year was BU51 CKA registered?

BU51 CKA is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is BU51 CKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 CKA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU51 CKA have outstanding finance?

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