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V726 XBE

1999 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,858 mi
Last recorded32,858 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer13,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV726 XBE
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 31,061 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,242 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 23,794 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 23,794 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,624 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,330 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 20,330 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

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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V726 XBE is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V726 XBE, 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 V726 XBE registered?

V726 XBE is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V726 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V726 XBE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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