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BU02 GFA

2002 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,768 mi
Last recorded17,768 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer10,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 GFA
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,768 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 17,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,510 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 17,502 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,561 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 13,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 10,289 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 10,289 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 8,310 miles

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

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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BU02 GFA is a 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 10,540 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 BU02 GFA, 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 24 years old, this Kymco Cobra Racer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU02 GFA is a 2002 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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