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PO17 TUV

2017 Montesa Cota 4RT

Red Petrol 258cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,489 mi
Last recorded1,489 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Montesa Cota 4RT1,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO17 TUV
MakeMontesa
ModelCota 4RT
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine258cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 1,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 1,009 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 732 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 732 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 494 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 399 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020

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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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PO17 TUV is a 2017 Montesa Cota 4RT in Red with a 258cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Montesa Cota 4RT models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 1,618 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 PO17 TUV, 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 9 years old, this Montesa Cota 4RT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PO17 TUV registered?

PO17 TUV is a 2017 Montesa Cota 4RT, first registered on 1 May 2017.

Is PO17 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO17 TUV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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