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YJ17 CEN

2017 Montesa Cota 4RT

Red Petrol 259cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,992 mi
Last recorded3,992 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Montesa Cota 4RT1,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 CEN
MakeMontesa
ModelCota 4RT
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine259cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 3,992 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 3,520 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 3,080 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 2,283 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 1,765 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 520 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020

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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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YJ17 CEN is a 2017 Montesa Cota 4RT in Red with a 259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Montesa Cota 4RT fails its MOT is horn missing, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ17 CEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ17 CEN registered?

YJ17 CEN is a 2017 Montesa Cota 4RT, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is YJ17 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 CEN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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