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EJ52 VAU

2003 Gilera Runner

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,600 mi
Last recorded17,600 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Gilera Runner14,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 VAU
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 17,600 miles

main stand spring is slightly weak

Pass 1 Jul 2025 17,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 16,779 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 16,660 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both front shock absorber chrome sections are rusty and pitted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,562 miles

headlamp slightly dim

Fail 9 Jun 2014 16,562 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

headlamp slightly dim

Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,283 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,745 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 10,906 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 9,914 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 9,906 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Front tyre was flat

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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EJ52 VAU is a 2003 Gilera Runner in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 14,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ52 VAU, 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 23 years old, this Gilera Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ52 VAU registered?

EJ52 VAU is a 2003 Gilera Runner, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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