MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kymco Cobra Racer?
Based on 1,352 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T489 HFJ is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 T489 HFJ, 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 T489 HFJ registered?
T489 HFJ is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 23 June 1999.
Is T489 HFJ safe to buy?
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