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R884 UUJ

1998 Kymco Cobra Racer

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,720 mi
Last recorded21,720 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Kymco Cobra Racer14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 UUJ
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,720 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

exhaust mounting very poor low and wide

Fail 15 Sep 2011 21,720 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

exhaust mounting very poor low and wide

Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,720 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 21,720 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,631 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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R884 UUJ is a 1998 Kymco Cobra Racer in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Kymco Cobra Racer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 14,623 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 R884 UUJ, 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 28 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 R884 UUJ registered?

R884 UUJ is a 1998 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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