MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,224 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Front Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
front tyre perrished.
How Reliable is the Kymco Cobra Racer?
Based on 1,352 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y978 GCA is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y978 GCA, 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 Y978 GCA registered?
Y978 GCA is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 22 July 2001.
Is Y978 GCA safe to buy?
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