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YS03 ZVL

2003 Gas Gas Ec 250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,280 mi
Last recorded6,280 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Gas Gas Ec 250926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 ZVL
MakeGas Gas
ModelEc 250
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 6,280 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 5,061 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 101 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 18,351 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 18,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 2,768 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 6,118 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018
Pass 3 Mar 2017

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012
Pass 14 Jun 2011
Pass 21 May 2010
Pass 14 Mar 2009

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2008

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2007
Pass 9 May 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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YS03 ZVL is a 2003 Gas Gas Ec 250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS03 ZVL, 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 YS03 ZVL registered?

YS03 ZVL is a 2003 Gas Gas Ec 250, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is YS03 ZVL safe to buy?

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