MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kymco Cobra Racer?
Based on 1,352 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V896 EEU is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V896 EEU, 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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V896 EEU is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 8 November 1999.
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