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Y943 GFG

2001 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,363 mi
Last recorded42,363 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer15,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 GFG
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,363 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 12,334 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 39,525 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 37,475 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,857 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,220 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 32,220 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 30,519 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 30,519 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,820 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,862 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,735 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,980 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,759 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 15,436 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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Y943 GFG is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y943 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 Y943 GFG registered?

Y943 GFG is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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