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S798 CNJ

1999 Kymco Cobra Racer

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,202 mi
Last recorded2,202 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer13,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 CNJ
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 2,202 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,728 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 18,728 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 15,422 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 15,422 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 12,314 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 10,556 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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S798 CNJ is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 13,501 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 S798 CNJ, 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 27 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 S798 CNJ registered?

S798 CNJ is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S798 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S798 CNJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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