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S887 WYB

1998 Kymco Cobra Racer

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,618 mi
Last recorded20,618 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Kymco Cobra Racer14,623 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 WYB
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 20,618 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 20,618 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Puntured. (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 20,418 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 20,417 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 20,407 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,407 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 20,396 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,957 miles

slight bind front brake

Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,543 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,944 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 18,944 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 17,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,268 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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S887 WYB is a 1998 Kymco Cobra Racer in Blue with a 50cc 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 S887 WYB, 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 S887 WYB registered?

S887 WYB is a 1998 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 5 December 1998.

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