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YN56 OLO

2006 Gas Gas Ec 300

Red Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

2,726 mi
Last recorded2,726 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Gas Gas Ec 300674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 OLO
MakeGas Gas
ModelEc 300
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 2,726 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit rubber beginning to perish around tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 2,726 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit rubber beginning to perish around tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 2,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread blocks beginning to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also has slight run out (bend /warp) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

both tyres are more than 10 yrs old

Fail 19 Feb 2024 2,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread blocks beginning to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also has slight run out (bend /warp) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate incorrect plate also delaminating (0.1 (c))

both tyres are more than 10 yrs old

Pass 3 Feb 2023 2,726 miles

Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2019 2,726 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake caliper sliders worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system has advanced corosion

Fail 12 Oct 2019 2,726 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake caliper sliders worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system has advanced corosion

Pass 23 Nov 2017 2,726 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 2,726 miles

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014
Fail 3 Nov 2014

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 2,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Chain guard missing

Pass 6 Oct 2012

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2012

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2011

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009

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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YN56 OLO is a 2006 Gas Gas Ec 300 in Red with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2006 Gas Gas Ec 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 674 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 YN56 OLO, 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 20 years old, this Gas Gas Ec 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN56 OLO is a 2006 Gas Gas Ec 300, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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