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LF04 LXS

2004 Gilera Nexus

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,412 mi
Last recorded18,412 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Gilera Nexus14,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 LXS
MakeGilera
ModelNexus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 18,412 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 18,395 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 18,394 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 18,389 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 18,388 miles

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

advise perished rear tyre

advise rear tyre flat

Pass 6 Aug 2019 18,380 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

advise front tyre flat

Fail 6 Aug 2019 18,380 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

advise front tyre flat

Pass 28 Aug 2018 18,128 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front tyre valve is perished

Pass 17 Aug 2017 18,045 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,822 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 17,317 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 17,317 miles

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

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 15,911 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 15,911 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,203 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 12,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 9,677 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 6,688 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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LF04 LXS is a 2004 Gilera Nexus in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF04 LXS, 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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LF04 LXS is a 2004 Gilera Nexus, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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