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YJ55 PCX

2006 Montesa Cota 4RT

Red Petrol 242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Montesa Cota 4RT319 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 PCX
MakeMontesa
ModelCota 4RT
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine242cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2025

no lights, daylight hours only

Pass 4 May 2024
Pass 20 May 2023

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

No light fitted, daylight hours only

Pass 23 Apr 2022

daylight hours only. no lights fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2012 1 miles

no lights fitted,can only be used in daylight hours

Pass 3 Mar 2011

only used during daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

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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YJ55 PCX is a 2006 Montesa Cota 4RT in Red with a 242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Montesa Cota 4RT models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Montesa Cota 4RT fails its MOT is horn missing, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ55 PCX, 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 20 years old, this Montesa Cota 4RT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ55 PCX registered?

YJ55 PCX is a 2006 Montesa Cota 4RT, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is YJ55 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ55 PCX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ55 PCX have outstanding finance?

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