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LF03 HVR

2003 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,001 mi
Last recorded20,001 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Kymco Cobra Racer14,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 HVR
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2011 20,001 miles

Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

front tyre cracking on walls

Fail 10 Apr 2010 14,001 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

front tyre cracking on walls

Pass 19 Dec 2008 11,448 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 6,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 5,786 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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LF03 HVR is a 2003 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LF03 HVR, 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.

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What year was LF03 HVR registered?

LF03 HVR is a 2003 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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