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DK54 RCY

2004 Gilera Smt

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

29,239 mi
Last recorded29,239 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 2004 Gilera Smt11,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 RCY
MakeGilera
ModelSmt
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2009 29,239 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,173 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 22,279 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 13,873 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 13,873 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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DK54 RCY is a 2004 Gilera Smt in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 DK54 RCY, 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 DK54 RCY registered?

DK54 RCY is a 2004 Gilera Smt, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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