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AU08 ACJ

2008 Gilera Fuoco 500

Black Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,248 mi
Last recorded47,248 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Gilera Fuoco 50018,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ACJ
MakeGilera
ModelFuoco 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,248 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 47,248 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 43,427 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2014 43,427 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2012 22,572 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 11,109 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 8,547 miles

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

How Reliable is the Gilera Fuoco 500?

Based on 1,772 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,478
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 12
Headlamp aim too high 6
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AU08 ACJ is a 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500 in Black with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 18,092 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 Gilera Fuoco 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 ACJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Fuoco 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Gilera Fuoco 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU08 ACJ registered?

AU08 ACJ is a 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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