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WK53 CDE

2003 Gas Gas Ec 250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Gas Gas Ec 250926 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 CDE
MakeGas Gas
ModelEc 250
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2016

Drive chain fouling another component swing arm chain slide (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013

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

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

reasr shock absoder lower bush worn

Pass 8 Dec 2011 2,010 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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Pass 22 Sep 2010 12 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Sep 2010 12 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Dec 2006

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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WK53 CDE is a 2003 Gas Gas Ec 250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Gas Gas Ec 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 926 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 WK53 CDE, 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 23 years old, this Gas Gas Ec 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK53 CDE registered?

WK53 CDE is a 2003 Gas Gas Ec 250, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is WK53 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK53 CDE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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