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VU06 KVW

2006 Gas Gas Ec 300

Blue Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Gas Gas Ec 300674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 KVW
MakeGas Gas
ModelEc 300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2016

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2014 624 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 624 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 674 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 674 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 674 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 674 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

only to be used during day light hours, not to be used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 19 Jan 2011

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Gas Gas Ec 300?

Based on 2,801 MOT tests across 427 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
201
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
Tyre is unsuitable 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 41
wheel bearings have excessive free play 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 32
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VU06 KVW is a 2006 Gas Gas Ec 300 in Blue with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Gas Gas Ec 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 674 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 Gas Gas Ec 300 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 KVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gas Gas Ec 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Gas Gas Ec 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU06 KVW registered?

VU06 KVW is a 2006 Gas Gas Ec 300, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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