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CX51 LWY

2002 Kymco Cobra Racer

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,521 mi
Last recorded5,521 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer10,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 LWY
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 5,521 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 5,506 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 May 2009 2,043 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 May 2009 2,043 miles

rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2007 1,827 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 1,827 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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CX51 LWY is a 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CX51 LWY, 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 CX51 LWY registered?

CX51 LWY is a 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is CX51 LWY safe to buy?

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