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V596 OJW

2000 Kymco Cobra Cross

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,060 mi
Last recorded9,060 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Kymco Cobra Cross16,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 OJW
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Cross
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 9,060 miles

speedo not working

Fail 25 Nov 2016 9,060 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed perished and cracked sidewalls exposing ply and cords and cracked over tread area (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm no visible tread in areas (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

speedo not working

Pass 4 Aug 2015 9,039 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front tyre perrished

n.s grip slighly loose

Fail 4 Aug 2015 9,039 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front tyre perrished

n.s grip slighly loose

Pass 8 Jun 2009 8,550 miles

n/s mirror missing

Fail 3 Jun 2009 8,550 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

n/s mirror missing

Fail 14 Jun 2006 8,550 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 8,550 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

How Reliable is the Kymco Cobra Cross?

Based on 974 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 24
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 24
Tyre tread not clearly visible 24
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
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V596 OJW is a 2000 Kymco Cobra Cross in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Kymco Cobra Cross models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 16,217 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 Cross fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V596 OJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Cobra Cross typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Kymco Cobra Cross is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V596 OJW is a 2000 Kymco Cobra Cross, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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