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VX17 EAA

2017 Montesa Cota 4RT

Red Petrol 258cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,736 mi
Last recorded2,736 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Montesa Cota 4RT1,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX17 EAA
MakeMontesa
ModelCota 4RT
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine258cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 2,736 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 2,321 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 1,822 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 1,822 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 1,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 1,095 miles

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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VX17 EAA is a 2017 Montesa Cota 4RT in Red with a 258cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX17 EAA, 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 VX17 EAA registered?

VX17 EAA is a 2017 Montesa Cota 4RT, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is VX17 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX17 EAA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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