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S104 MRA

1998 Kymco Cobra Racer

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15,718 mi
Last recorded15,718 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Kymco Cobra Racer14,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 MRA
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 15,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,014 miles

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

speedo not working??

Fail 17 Jul 2012 15,014 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

speedo not working??

Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,014 miles

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

Inner Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 15,014 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Inner Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 15,104 miles

front brake lever end missing

right hand front fork leg pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,014 miles

Both front forks pitted

Front brake lever bent

Fail 30 Jul 2009 15,014 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Both front forks pitted

Front brake lever bent

Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,014 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 15,014 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 15,014 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,936 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 12,936 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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S104 MRA is a 1998 Kymco Cobra Racer in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S104 MRA, 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 S104 MRA registered?

S104 MRA is a 1998 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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