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R298 VOK

1997 Gas Gas Ec 250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 VOK
MakeGas Gas
ModelEc 250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025

Nearside Rear Upper Chain guard missing ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022

Nearside Rear Upper Chain guard missing ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021

no lights at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2021

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lights missing/permanently masked at time of test, only to be used in daylight hours and not in adverse weather conditions

Fail 5 Feb 2021

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lights missing/permanently masked at time of test, only to be used in daylight hours and not in adverse weather conditions

Pass 31 Jan 2020

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2011
Pass 10 Jun 2010

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2009 122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006
Fail 16 Dec 2006

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R298 VOK is a 1997 Gas Gas Ec 250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R298 VOK, 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 29 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 R298 VOK registered?

R298 VOK is a 1997 Gas Gas Ec 250, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R298 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 VOK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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