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BU05 HYO

2005 Gilera Stalker

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,605 mi
Last recorded8,605 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Gilera Stalker13,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 HYO
MakeGilera
ModelStalker
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 8,605 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 8,605 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 7,998 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 31,788 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear cracks on side walls

Fail 16 Aug 2019 31,787 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear cracks on side walls

Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,724 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,724 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Ind Lens Broken,but secure

Fail 26 Jul 2012 23,167 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Ind Lens Broken,but secure

Pass 8 Jul 2011 11,649 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 11,649 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 4,872 miles

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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BU05 HYO is a 2005 Gilera Stalker in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Gilera Stalker models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 13,102 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 BU05 HYO, 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 21 years old, this Gilera Stalker is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU05 HYO registered?

BU05 HYO is a 2005 Gilera Stalker, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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