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WK08 AHA

2008 Gas Gas Ec 250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Gas Gas Ec 2501,994 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 AHA
MakeGas Gas
ModelEc 250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024

Day time mot no lights fitted at time of test

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke missing (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Day time mot no lights fitted at time of test

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017

gear leaver loose

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2017

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component loose plastic fork protector loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

gear leaver loose

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2016

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear both worn (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2015

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

horn quiet

lights only work when engine running

Pass 25 Oct 2014

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2013

Chain guard missing

Fail 5 Oct 2013

Chain guard missing

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011

How Reliable is the Gas Gas Ec 250?

Based on 1,898 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
187
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 38
reflector on motorcycle missing 36
Tyre is unsuitable 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
wheel bearings have excessive free play 24
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WK08 AHA is a 2008 Gas Gas Ec 250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Gas Gas Ec 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 1,994 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 250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK08 AHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gas Gas Ec 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Gas Gas Ec 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK08 AHA registered?

WK08 AHA is a 2008 Gas Gas Ec 250, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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