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LJ05 LUB

2005 Gilera Smt

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,305 mi
Last recorded1,305 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Gilera Smt14,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LUB
MakeGilera
ModelSmt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 1,305 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2016 1,118 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 1,118 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 15,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 15,481 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 11,085 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,664 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 9,664 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 Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 8,454 miles

long travel at rear brake lever

front tyre perising

Pass 18 Aug 2010 7,776 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 7,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on sidecar incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2009 6,777 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2009 6,777 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 4,948 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 4,948 miles

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

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

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

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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LJ05 LUB is a 2005 Gilera Smt in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Gilera Smt models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 14,343 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 LJ05 LUB, 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 21 years old, this Gilera Smt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 LUB registered?

LJ05 LUB is a 2005 Gilera Smt, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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