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Y944 GFG

2001 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,312 mi
Last recorded17,312 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer15,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 GFG
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 17,312 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 17,312 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 12,947 miles

Front Front tyre showing signs of age

Pass 4 Jul 2016 12,330 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 11,756 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,407 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 10,411 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 9,413 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 7,919 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 6,255 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 6,255 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 2,911 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 2,785 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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Y944 GFG is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y944 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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Y944 GFG is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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