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PL03 EBC

2003 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,969 mi
Last recorded19,969 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Kymco Cobra Racer14,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 EBC
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 19,969 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 19,969 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure rubber perished on front tyre (4.1.2a(ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2012 19,953 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 19,021 miles

exhaust begining to blow

Pass 25 Feb 2010 13,326 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 13,326 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 9,425 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 9,403 miles

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

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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PL03 EBC is a 2003 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Kymco Cobra Racer models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 14,001 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 PL03 EBC, 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 23 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 PL03 EBC registered?

PL03 EBC is a 2003 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is PL03 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 EBC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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