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AY53 HCN

2003 Gilera Stalker

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

17,481 mi
Last recorded17,481 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Gilera Stalker12,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HCN
MakeGilera
ModelStalker
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2014 17,481 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

unable to see front brake resivour fluid sight glass misted

Pass 20 Jul 2013 13,769 miles

both front forks suspect dry of oil

both front frok stanchions damaged and pitted

front tyre in poor condition and wearing close to limits

rear brake lever piviot mounts damaged but lever not likelly to fall of

various panel damage and clips missing

Fail 14 Jun 2013 13,755 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

both front fork stanchions damaged and pitted

both front forks suspect dry of oil

front tyre in poor condition and close to wear limits

mirror missing

rear brake lever pivoit mounts damaged but lever not insecure or likely to fall off

various panel damage and clips missing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,888 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 13,887 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 10,642 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 10,633 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 5,885 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 5,885 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 5,884 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 5,884 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

How Reliable is the Gilera Stalker?

Based on 7,719 MOT tests across 1,223 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
927
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 247
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 224
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 162
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 159
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 156
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AY53 HCN is a 2003 Gilera Stalker in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Stalker models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 12,351 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 Stalker fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 HCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Stalker typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Gilera Stalker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY53 HCN registered?

AY53 HCN is a 2003 Gilera Stalker, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is AY53 HCN safe to buy?

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