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YX05 MXA

2005 Montesa Cota 4RT

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Montesa Cota 4RT57 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 MXA
MakeMontesa
ModelCota 4RT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011

bike mot pass for daylight use only

Pass 26 Jan 2010

this bike is for daylight use only

Pass 29 Jan 2009

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

this vehicle is for daylight use only

Fail 29 Jan 2009

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

this vehicle is for daylight use only

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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YX05 MXA is a 2005 Montesa Cota 4RT in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Montesa Cota 4RT models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 57 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 Montesa Cota 4RT fails its MOT is horn missing, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX05 MXA, 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 21 years old, this Montesa Cota 4RT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX05 MXA registered?

YX05 MXA is a 2005 Montesa Cota 4RT, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is YX05 MXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 MXA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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