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YN05 RDV

2005 Gas Gas Ec 300

Blue Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationYN05 RDV
MakeGas Gas
ModelEc 300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024
Pass 7 Dec 2022
Pass 22 Dec 2021
Pass 18 Nov 2020
Fail 17 Nov 2020

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019
Pass 12 Jan 2018
Fail 12 Jan 2018

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014
Fail 23 Jan 2014

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)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009
Pass 21 Feb 2008

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2008

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted at time of test

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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YN05 RDV is a 2005 Gas Gas Ec 300 in Blue with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YN05 RDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN05 RDV registered?

YN05 RDV is a 2005 Gas Gas Ec 300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YN05 RDV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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