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SJ54 HNC

2004 Montesa Cota 4RT

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Montesa Cota 4RT969 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 HNC
MakeMontesa
ModelCota 4RT
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2018

no lights fitted at time of test - ONLY TO BE USED DURING DAY LIGHT HOURS & NOT TO BE USED DURING TIMES OF REDUCED VISABILITY

Fail 15 May 2018

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s incorrect rotation (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 2 splits in rubber valve (4.1.2c)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

no lights fitted at time of test - ONLY TO BE USED DURING DAY LIGHT HOURS & NOT TO BE USED DURING TIMES OF REDUCED VISABILITY

Pass 29 Mar 2017
Pass 22 Mar 2014

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2013

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2009

No lights fitted at time of test

daylight use only

Pass 8 Dec 2007

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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SJ54 HNC is a 2004 Montesa Cota 4RT in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SJ54 HNC, 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 SJ54 HNC registered?

SJ54 HNC is a 2004 Montesa Cota 4RT, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for SJ54 HNC 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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