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Y49 HHU

2001 Kymco Cobra Racer

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,914 mi
Last recorded25,914 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer15,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 HHU
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,914 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 29,509 miles

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

Inner Front Lower Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

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

Inner Front Lower Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Inner Front Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Inner Rear Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Outer Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,252 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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Y49 HHU is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y49 HHU, 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 Y49 HHU registered?

Y49 HHU is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y49 HHU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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