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FJ55 VNT

2005 Gilera Stalker

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

23,658 mi
Last recorded23,658 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Gilera Stalker13,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 VNT
MakeGilera
ModelStalker
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2016 23,658 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracking (4.1.3(i))

no mirrors fitted

rear brake handle bar lever has little reserve travel

Fail 27 May 2016 23,597 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 19,968 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 19,946 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 12,428 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 12,428 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 7,760 miles

Both front forks slightly leaking

Exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly

Mainbeam inoperative

Fail 24 Nov 2010 7,760 miles

Both front forks slightly leaking

Exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Mainbeam inoperative

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 4,079 miles

Both tyres under inflated? rear tyre close to legal limit 1.75mm

Main beam does not work

Offside mirror loose

Fail 30 Nov 2009 4,079 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Both tyres under inflated? rear tyre close to legal limit 1.75mm

Main beam does not work

Offside mirror loose

Pass 29 Nov 2008 2,675 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 2,675 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Gilera Stalker?

Based on 7,719 MOT tests across 1,223 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
927
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 247
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 224
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 162
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 159
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 156
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FJ55 VNT is a 2005 Gilera Stalker in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 2005 Gilera Stalker models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 13,102 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 Stalker fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 VNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Stalker typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Gilera Stalker is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ55 VNT registered?

FJ55 VNT is a 2005 Gilera Stalker, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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