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V354 LFM

1999 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,990 mi
Last recorded21,990 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer13,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV354 LFM
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2012 21,990 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,990 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,715 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 18,715 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2010 15,664 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,546 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 12,546 miles

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 10,146 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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V354 LFM is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V354 LFM, 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 V354 LFM registered?

V354 LFM is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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