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GX55 HWY

2006 Gilera Rcr

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

614 mi
Last recorded614 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Gilera Rcr16,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 HWY
MakeGilera
ModelRcr
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 614 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 614 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 610 miles

Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welded on engine brace (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,252 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 21,435 miles

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

rear footrests not fitted at time of test but grabrails are fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2013 21,435 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear footrests not fitted at time of test but grabrails are fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2012 21,207 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 21,207 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,113 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 18,041 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,837 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,047 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Rcr?

Based on 2,232 MOT tests across 379 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,651
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 180
reflector on motorcycle missing 170
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 142
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Drive chain excessively loose 79
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GX55 HWY is a 2006 Gilera Rcr in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2006 Gilera Rcr models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 16,846 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 Rcr fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX55 HWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Rcr typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Gilera Rcr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX55 HWY is a 2006 Gilera Rcr, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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