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V795 KNO

1999 Kymco Cobra Racer

Red Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

46,632 mi
Last recorded46,632 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer13,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV795 KNO
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,632 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,489 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 43,283 miles

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

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,911 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 33,107 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 32,831 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 32,831 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 32,787 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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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V795 KNO is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer in Red with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 13,501 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 V795 KNO, 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 27 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 V795 KNO registered?

V795 KNO is a 1999 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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