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Y942 GFG

2001 Kymco Cobra Racer

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,083 mi
Last recorded46,083 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer15,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 GFG
MakeKymco
ModelCobra Racer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,083 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 46,079 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 41,230 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 36,674 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,517 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 35,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,065 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 33,065 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,748 miles

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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Y942 GFG is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y942 GFG, 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 Y942 GFG registered?

Y942 GFG is a 2001 Kymco Cobra Racer, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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