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LJ03 VLD

2003 Gilera Runner

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,028 mi
Last recorded30,028 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Gilera Runner14,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 VLD
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,028 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,660 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Feb 2016 29,660 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,750 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 20,750 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 14,004 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 140 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Throttle does not return correctly

Pass 23 Feb 2013 6,516 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 6,516 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 6,479 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 5,659 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 4,119 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 4,119 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Gilera Runner?

Based on 88,690 MOT tests across 16,357 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,001
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,600
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,150
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,894
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,681
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,345
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LJ03 VLD is a 2003 Gilera Runner in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 14,538 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 Runner fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 VLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Runner typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Gilera Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ03 VLD is a 2003 Gilera Runner, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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