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FJ08 HFB

2008 Gilera Nexus

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,529 mi
Last recorded11,529 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Gilera Nexus9,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 HFB
MakeGilera
ModelNexus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 11,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 11,377 miles

EML on

Fail 20 Aug 2022 11,368 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

EML on

Pass 28 May 2021 11,283 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 11,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyre cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2019 11,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2018 10,231 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 5,185 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 4,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 4,266 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Nexus?

Based on 3,378 MOT tests across 375 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,006
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 35
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FJ08 HFB is a 2008 Gilera Nexus in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Gilera Nexus models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 9,236 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 Nexus fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 HFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Nexus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Gilera Nexus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ08 HFB registered?

FJ08 HFB is a 2008 Gilera Nexus, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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