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Q975JBW

1989 Montesa Cota

Red Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ975JBW
MakeMontesa
ModelCota
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Oct 2016 1,884 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

DAYTIME USE ONLY

No Lights Fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 1,881 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Swinging Arm Pivot Loose (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable Marked Not For Road Use (4.1.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

DAYTIME USE ONLY

No Lights Fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 1,609 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no lights fited

Pass 17 Mar 2014 1,436 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2014 1,436 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2013 1,333 miles

* DAY TIME USE ONLY *

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 1,072 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2009 983 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jan 2008 734 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear brake binding

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Montesa Cota?

Based on 282 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
48
Miles/Year
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling 4
Horn missing 3
Horn not working 3
Wheel spoke excessively loose 3
Tyre has ply or cord exposed 3
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Q975JBW is a 1989 Montesa Cota in Red with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Montesa Cota fails its MOT is wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q975JBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q975JBW registered?

Q975JBW is a 1989 Montesa Cota, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is Q975JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q975JBW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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