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PL54 PJV

2004 Montesa Cota 4RT

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Montesa Cota 4RT969 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 PJV
MakeMontesa
ModelCota 4RT
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025
Pass 27 Apr 2024
Pass 15 Oct 2022

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2020

Day time MoT test. Day light hours only and not to be used at times of seriously reduced visibility.

Front & rear tyres marked NOT FOR ROAD use in America and Canada but are also marked with a Euro 'E' mark.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 216 miles

this vehicle has a daylight use only mot

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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PL54 PJV is a 2004 Montesa Cota 4RT in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Montesa Cota 4RT models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.8% with a typical mileage of 969 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Montesa Cota 4RT fails its MOT is horn missing, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL54 PJV, 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 22 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 PL54 PJV registered?

PL54 PJV is a 2004 Montesa Cota 4RT, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is PL54 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL54 PJV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL54 PJV have outstanding finance?

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