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V642 KVH

1999 Kymco Cobra Cross

Yellow Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,576 mi
Last recorded19,576 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Kymco Cobra Cross15,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV642 KVH
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Cross
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,576 miles

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

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

the front mudguard is missing

Fail 18 Jun 2015 19,569 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

50% of dipped beam is not working

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

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

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

the front mudguard is missing

the front tyre is low in pressure

Fail 22 Apr 2014 19,544 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

engine driving rear wheel without control by throttle,some items needing to be checked on the mot cant be tested due to the scooter moving forward when started.

Pass 8 May 2012 19,097 miles

front mudgaurd missing. battery cover missing.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,305 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 14,277 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 6,695 miles

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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V642 KVH is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Cross in Yellow with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Kymco Cobra Cross models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 15,605 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 V642 KVH, 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 27 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 V642 KVH registered?

V642 KVH is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Cross, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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