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X705 BYD

2000 Kymco Cobra Cross

Yellow Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,624 mi
Last recorded41,624 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Kymco Cobra Cross16,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX705 BYD
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Cross
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,624 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 41,624 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,000 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 39,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,966 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 31,966 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 29,620 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 29,447 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 27,612 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 27,612 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,981 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 22,981 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 19,757 miles

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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X705 BYD is a 2000 Kymco Cobra Cross in Yellow with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X705 BYD, 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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X705 BYD is a 2000 Kymco Cobra Cross, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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