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W942 TFJ

2000 Kymco Cobra Racer

Black Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,049 mi
Last recorded41,049 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Kymco Cobra Racer15,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW942 TFJ
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 41,049 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 3 May 2012 41,025 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,830 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,774 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 28,774 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,387 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 7,327 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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W942 TFJ is a 2000 Kymco Cobra Racer in Black with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Kymco Cobra Racer models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 15,990 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 W942 TFJ, 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 26 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 W942 TFJ registered?

W942 TFJ is a 2000 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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