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S317 UAB

1998 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,899 mi
Last recorded13,899 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Kymco Cobra Racer14,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 UAB
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 13,899 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 6,157 miles

play in steering but can not detect or see where

Pass 15 Apr 2011 5,521 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 4,878 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 4,050 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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S317 UAB is a 1998 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S317 UAB, 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 S317 UAB registered?

S317 UAB is a 1998 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S317 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S317 UAB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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