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SN04 GVC

2004 Montesa Cota 4RT

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Montesa Cota 4RT969 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 GVC
MakeMontesa
ModelCota 4RT
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023
Pass 26 Apr 2022

As per the MIM, Sec.1, subsection 1.1, 'only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility'.

Fail 22 Apr 2022

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

As per the MIM, Sec.1, subsection 1.1, 'only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility'.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at base of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019

As per the MIM, Sec.1, subsection 1.1, 'only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility'.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases base of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018
Pass 18 Apr 2017
Pass 25 Apr 2016
Pass 27 Apr 2015
Pass 22 Apr 2014 1,341 miles

As per the MIM, Sec. 1, sub section 1.1, 'only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility'.

slight cracking to sidewall of front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2013 1,341 miles

As per the MIM Sec. 1, sub section 1.1,' only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibilty'.

Pass 1 May 2012 1,339 miles

As per the MIM, Sec.1, subsection1.1,'only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility'.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 1,339 miles

As per the MIM, Sec. 1, sub-sec. 1.1, 'only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility'.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 1,339 miles

As per the MIM, Sec.1, subsection 1.1, "only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility".

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 1,079 miles

As per the MIM Sec. 1, sub.sec1, only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 1,079 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 1,079 miles

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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SN04 GVC is a 2004 Montesa Cota 4RT in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SN04 GVC, 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 SN04 GVC registered?

SN04 GVC is a 2004 Montesa Cota 4RT, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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