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S285 KNH

1999 Kymco Cobra Cross

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

13,901 mi
Last recorded13,901 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Kymco Cobra Cross15,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 KNH
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Cross
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 13,901 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 13,901 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Oct 2007 13,901 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

How Reliable is the Kymco Cobra Cross?

Based on 974 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 24
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 24
Tyre tread not clearly visible 24
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
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S285 KNH is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Cross in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1999 Kymco Cobra Cross models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 15,605 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 Cross fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S285 KNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Cobra Cross typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Kymco Cobra Cross is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of S285 KNH?

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What year was S285 KNH registered?

S285 KNH is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Cross, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S285 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S285 KNH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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