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Y48 HHU

2001 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,503 mi
Last recorded16,503 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer15,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 HHU
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,503 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 11,208 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 11,208 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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Y48 HHU is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y48 HHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y48 HHU registered?

Y48 HHU is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y48 HHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y48 HHU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y48 HHU have outstanding finance?

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