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GN08 JFG

2008 Gilera Smt

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,656 mi
Last recorded42,656 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Gilera Smt13,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 JFG
MakeGilera
ModelSmt
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 42,656 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 31,137 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 29,360 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 29,357 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working front leaver and rear pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad is very low (1.1.13 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 28,476 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 23 May 2018 28,476 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 19 May 2017 26,497 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,658 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 23,635 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride clutch cable (6.2.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,442 miles

clutch leaver poor front tyre worn some wear in brake peddle rear plates poor

Pass 16 Jun 2014 18,986 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 18,792 miles

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,897 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 8,490 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2012 8,490 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 4,153 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 4,153 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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GN08 JFG is a 2008 Gilera Smt in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GN08 JFG, 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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GN08 JFG is a 2008 Gilera Smt, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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