CarVerify

Free Car Check

GX53 LXV

2003 Kymco Cobra Racer

Blue Petrol 50cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,323 mi
Last recorded23,323 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kymco Cobra Racer14,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kymco
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 LXV
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
View full Kymco Cobra Racer reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,323 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,814 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 19,951 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,547 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 17,309 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 16,209 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,458 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 15,458 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,639 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 12,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,646 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
Full Kymco Cobra Racer reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GX53 LXV is a 2003 Kymco Cobra Racer in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Kymco Cobra Racer models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 14,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX53 LXV, 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 23 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 GX53 LXV?

You can check the full history of GX53 LXV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GX53 LXV registered?

GX53 LXV is a 2003 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is GX53 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX53 LXV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX53 LXV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GX53 LXV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.