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DK04 PHX

2004 Gilera Smt

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

18,094 mi
Last recorded18,094 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Gilera Smt11,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 PHX
MakeGilera
ModelSmt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 18,094 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 18,093 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 15,366 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 11,897 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 11,873 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 5,465 miles

indicaters removed

Fail 25 Jun 2010 5,465 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

indicaters removed

Pass 29 Jun 2009 5,465 miles

indicators removed

Pass 24 Jun 2008 577 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 508 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,039 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 14,859 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Gilera Smt?

Based on 1,963 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 132
reflector on motorcycle missing 130
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
Drive chain excessively loose 68
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DK04 PHX is a 2004 Gilera Smt in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Gilera Smt models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 11,873 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 Smt fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK04 PHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Smt typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Gilera Smt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK04 PHX registered?

DK04 PHX is a 2004 Gilera Smt, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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