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HF53 HFL

2003 Gilera Skp

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

10,243 mi
Last recorded10,243 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Gilera Skp10,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 HFL
MakeGilera
ModelSkp
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 10,243 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 9,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 9,326 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced Lens has tinting film applied (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 8,783 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 8,297 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 7,781 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 7,328 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 7,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 6,747 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 6,167 miles

Front disc rusty and binding very slightly not affecting performance

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear rear brake light sticks on for a few seconds after release

Pass 18 Jan 2016 6,167 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front brake has some very slight binding

Fail 18 Jan 2016 6,167 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front brake has some very slight binding

Pass 19 Feb 2015 6,096 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 6,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 4,793 miles

front brake light opperation not as positive as normal

Fail 15 Feb 2014 4,793 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake light opperation not as positive as normal

Pass 7 Jan 2013 4,124 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 4,124 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Gilera Skp?

Based on 2,276 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 69
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 67
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 61
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HF53 HFL is a 2003 Gilera Skp in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Skp models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 10,283 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Gilera Skp fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF53 HFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Skp typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Gilera Skp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HF53 HFL is a 2003 Gilera Skp, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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