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FJ08 CXP

2008 Gilera Smt

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,331 mi
Last recorded13,331 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2008 Gilera Smt13,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 CXP
MakeGilera
ModelSmt
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 13,331 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 13,331 miles

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

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 13,311 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 10,310 miles

rear tread getting low

Fail 30 Aug 2012 10,274 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

rear tread getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2011 6,883 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 6,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 6,754 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear brake caliper mounting has exessive free play

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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FJ08 CXP is a 2008 Gilera Smt in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Gilera Smt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 13,311 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 FJ08 CXP, 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 18 years old, this Gilera Smt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ08 CXP registered?

FJ08 CXP is a 2008 Gilera Smt, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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