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PJ55 MZV

2005 Montesa Cota 4RT

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Montesa Cota 4RT57 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 MZV
MakeMontesa
ModelCota 4RT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018

this vehicle has no front or rear position lights, therefore it is to be used during day light hours only and not during times of low or dark visibility

Pass 9 Sep 2015
Pass 21 Dec 2013

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012

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

No lights fitted at time of test

ONLY USED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS, AND NOT USED AT TIMES OF SERIOUSLY REDUCED VISIBILITY

Fail 26 Nov 2012

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Montesa Cota 4RT?

Based on 852 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn missing 10
Tyre is unsuitable 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 5
Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical 4
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PJ55 MZV is a 2005 Montesa Cota 4RT in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Montesa Cota 4RT models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 57 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 Montesa Cota 4RT fails its MOT is horn missing, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ55 MZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Montesa Cota 4RT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Montesa Cota 4RT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ55 MZV registered?

PJ55 MZV is a 2005 Montesa Cota 4RT, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ55 MZV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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