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WX55 JWL

2005 Gas Gas Ec 300

Red Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Gas Gas Ec 3001,635 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 JWL
MakeGas Gas
ModelEc 300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022
Fail 8 Feb 2022

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected revs excessively when turning right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018
Fail 2 Oct 2018

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 576 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 576 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014
Fail 23 Oct 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011
Pass 21 Aug 2010
Pass 4 Feb 2009
Fail 21 Jan 2009

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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WX55 JWL is a 2005 Gas Gas Ec 300 in Red with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Gas Gas Ec 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 1,635 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 WX55 JWL, 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 21 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 WX55 JWL registered?

WX55 JWL is a 2005 Gas Gas Ec 300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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