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PO51 FJA

2001 Kymco Cobra Racer

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,154 mi
Last recorded12,154 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer15,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 FJA
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,154 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside mirror loose

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

Rear tyre perished on side walls

offside mirror missing

Fail 23 Oct 2009 12,154 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside mirror loose

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

Rear tyre perished on side walls

offside mirror missing

Pass 6 Oct 2008 12,154 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside mirror loose

Offside mirror missing

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

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

Rear tyre has cracks in sidewalls

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 12,154 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside mirror loose

Offside mirror missing

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

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

Rear tyre has cracks in sidewalls

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 10,747 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 10,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 8,005 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 8,005 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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PO51 FJA is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PO51 FJA, 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.

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PO51 FJA is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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