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Y939 GFG

2001 Kymco Cobra Racer

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,485 mi
Last recorded43,485 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer15,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 GFG
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 43,485 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 42,485 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 42,485 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 41,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,311 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,001 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,302 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 36,302 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,590 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 32,764 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,613 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,556 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,425 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 29,420 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,568 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 28,520 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,103 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 24,569 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 22,429 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,742 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 18,636 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,218 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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Y939 GFG is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y939 GFG, 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 Y939 GFG registered?

Y939 GFG is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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