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FJ54 YAG

2004 Gilera Nexus

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,826 mi
Last recorded66,826 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Gilera Nexus14,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 YAG
MakeGilera
ModelNexus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 66,826 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 66,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silence to link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 66,079 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silence to link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 65,766 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened damping adjuster casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 65,652 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 May 2023 65,652 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 64,977 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 64,500 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 64,500 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 63,543 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,826 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 62,455 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 61,201 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,411 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 59,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,623 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,363 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 53,363 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,177 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 25,598 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 19,883 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 13,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 3,200 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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FJ54 YAG is a 2004 Gilera Nexus in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Gilera Nexus models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 14,696 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 FJ54 YAG, 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 22 years old, this Gilera Nexus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ54 YAG is a 2004 Gilera Nexus, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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