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WK53 BYF

2003 Gas Gas Ec 250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Gas Gas Ec 250926 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 BYF
MakeGas Gas
ModelEc 250
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019
Pass 13 Feb 2018

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

lower chain guide loose

slight front bind

stand loose

Fail 13 Feb 2018

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside mask fitted to correct (1.6)

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

lower chain guide loose

slight front bind

stand loose

Fail 2 Feb 2018

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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)

Throttle operating incorrectly no self close (6.2.1f)

stand loose

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

gear lever loose

lower chain guide loose

slight front bind

Pass 14 Feb 2017

no lights fitted at time off test

Pass 30 Dec 2015

no lights fitted at time off test

Fail 16 Dec 2015

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013
Pass 17 Nov 2012

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2011

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Sep 2010

No lights fitted at time of test

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2009

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008
Fail 1 Aug 2008

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007

for use during daylight hours and not to be used at times of seriously reduced visibility

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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WK53 BYF is a 2003 Gas Gas Ec 250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK53 BYF, 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 WK53 BYF registered?

WK53 BYF is a 2003 Gas Gas Ec 250, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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