MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,601 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kymco Cobra Racer?
Based on 1,352 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y232 KAW is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 15,105 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 Y232 KAW, 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 25 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 Y232 KAW registered?
Y232 KAW is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 28 June 2001.
Is Y232 KAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y232 KAW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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