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T256 FFV

1999 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

27,536 mi
Last recorded27,536 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer13,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 FFV
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2007 27,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

O/S dipped beam slightly dimmed

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,291 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 25,291 miles

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

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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T256 FFV is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer 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 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 T256 FFV, 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 T256 FFV registered?

T256 FFV is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T256 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T256 FFV 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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