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EU03 TXB

2003 Gilera Runner

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

38,000 mi
Last recorded38,000 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Gilera Runner14,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 TXB
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,026 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear air box loose

rear number plate broken not likely to be misread

Fail 4 Sep 2015 36,013 miles

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

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

rear air box loose

rear number plate broken not likely to be misread

Fail 7 Jul 2015 35,987 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 34,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 34,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 32,679 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Jan 2013 32,658 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Nov 2012 32,648 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2010 30,387 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,716 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 7 May 2008 24,252 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 24,252 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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EU03 TXB is a 2003 Gilera Runner in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 EU03 TXB, 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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EU03 TXB is a 2003 Gilera Runner, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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