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Y579 GWC

2001 Gas Gas EC300

Blue Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Gas Gas EC300428 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 GWC
MakeGas Gas
ModelEC300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018
Pass 8 Jan 2018

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2016

Chain guard missing

Fail 21 May 2016

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Chain guard missing

Pass 14 Dec 2012

Chain guard missing

Pass 18 Feb 2012

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2012

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010
Fail 9 Dec 2010

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009
Fail 11 Apr 2009

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Gas Gas EC300?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
147
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 10
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
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Y579 GWC is a 2001 Gas Gas EC300 in Blue with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Gas Gas EC300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 428 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 EC300 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y579 GWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gas Gas EC300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Gas Gas EC300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y579 GWC registered?

Y579 GWC is a 2001 Gas Gas EC300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y579 GWC safe to buy?

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