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T949 TVW

1999 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,212 mi
Last recorded26,212 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer13,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT949 TVW
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,212 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 26,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,781 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 20,213 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,155 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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T949 TVW is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T949 TVW, 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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T949 TVW is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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