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GX51 UCZ

2001 Kymco Cobra Racer

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,434 mi
Last recorded32,434 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer15,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 UCZ
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 32,434 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,887 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 32,874 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 30,294 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 30,281 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,870 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 21,494 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,988 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,847 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 14,847 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 11,279 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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GX51 UCZ is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX51 UCZ, 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 GX51 UCZ registered?

GX51 UCZ is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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