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BX61 VBJ

2012 Gilera Runner

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

26,419 mi
Last recorded26,419 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Gilera Runner8,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX61 VBJ
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 26,419 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front mudguard missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 26,417 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (front switch) (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

2 of 3 exhaust silencer bolts are missing

Coolant leak ()

Front mudguard missing

Nearside engine has slight oil leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 21,738 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 21,737 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine pivot mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement large rubber bush failed (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering fender damaged missing cables fouling tyre (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose cracked mounting plate front bolt hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front cracked lense part missing

Nearside Rear bent brake lever

Offside Front bent lever brake lever

Rear tyre flat

Pass 22 Mar 2019 20,170 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 20,170 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road spring mounting so insecure that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 12,370 miles

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering screen loose (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

number plate lamp nw

Fail 22 Mar 2018 12,370 miles

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

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

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering screen loose (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

number plate lamp nw

Nearside Rear air box hanging off -(inc carb)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 5,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Feb 2016 22,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly STICKING ON (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 9,965 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Runner?

Based on 88,690 MOT tests across 16,357 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,001
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,600
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,150
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,894
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,681
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,345
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BX61 VBJ is a 2012 Gilera Runner in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2012 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 8,083 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 Runner fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX61 VBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Runner typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Gilera Runner is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX61 VBJ is a 2012 Gilera Runner, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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