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HJ52 VPR

2002 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,448 mi
Last recorded9,448 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer10,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 VPR
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 9,448 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 9,410 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 4,509 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 4,283 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 3,809 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 3,409 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 3,014 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 3,014 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 2,613 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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HJ52 VPR is a 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HJ52 VPR, 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 HJ52 VPR registered?

HJ52 VPR is a 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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The MOT history for HJ52 VPR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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