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Y232 KAW

2001 Kymco Cobra Racer

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

19,601 mi
Last recorded19,601 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer15,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 KAW
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2009 19,601 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,659 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 17,659 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 11,250 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 11,250 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,243 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 11,243 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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