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S986 VYC

1998 Kymco Cobra Cross

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,594 mi
Last recorded22,594 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Kymco Cobra Cross15,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 VYC
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Cross
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,594 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

pitting in fork stanchions

Fail 4 Feb 2011 22,588 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

one head lamp bulb is dim

pitting in fork stanchions

Pass 10 Dec 2009 17,236 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 17,235 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

both fork inners pitted

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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S986 VYC is a 1998 Kymco Cobra Cross in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Kymco Cobra Cross models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 15,051 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 S986 VYC, 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 28 years old, this Kymco Cobra Cross is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S986 VYC registered?

S986 VYC is a 1998 Kymco Cobra Cross, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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