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LW52 CAX

2002 Gas Gas Ec 300

White Petrol 294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Gas Gas Ec 300703 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 CAX
MakeGas Gas
ModelEc 300
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025
Pass 29 Sep 2023

Chain guard missing ()

No lights fitted at time of test

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2023

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

No lights fitted at time of test

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2022

DO NOT USE DURING ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

NO lights fitted at time of test.

ONLY USE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front linkage bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020

DAYTIME USE ONLY

Pass 30 Oct 2019
Fail 13 Jul 2019

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose No mount at expansion chamber (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear brake master cylinder mount top fixing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2018

Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn pivot bush (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Jan 2015

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013

no indicators fitted at time off test

Pass 14 Jul 2012
Pass 30 Jun 2011
Pass 16 Apr 2010
Pass 19 Apr 2006

How Reliable is the Gas Gas Ec 300?

Based on 2,801 MOT tests across 427 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
201
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
Tyre is unsuitable 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 41
wheel bearings have excessive free play 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 32
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LW52 CAX is a 2002 Gas Gas Ec 300 in White with a 294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Gas Gas Ec 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 703 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 Gas Gas Ec 300 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW52 CAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gas Gas Ec 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Gas Gas Ec 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LW52 CAX registered?

LW52 CAX is a 2002 Gas Gas Ec 300, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LW52 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 CAX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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