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WU52 VXD

2002 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,403 mi
Last recorded21,403 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer10,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VXD
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 21,403 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

engine very noisey

offside dip beam not working

Fail 15 Jul 2013 21,393 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

engine very noisey

offside dip beam not working

Pass 6 Jul 2012 17,005 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 17,005 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 13,253 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 13,250 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 12,813 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 9,108 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 6,778 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 5,867 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 5,074 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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WU52 VXD is a 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 10,540 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 WU52 VXD, 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 24 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 WU52 VXD registered?

WU52 VXD is a 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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