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LJ53 LWV

2003 Gilera Rcr

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,321 mi
Last recorded7,321 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Gilera Rcr9,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 LWV
MakeGilera
ModelRcr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 7,321 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 7,321 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 4,892 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 4,882 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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LJ53 LWV is a 2003 Gilera Rcr in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Rcr models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 9,910 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 LJ53 LWV, 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 23 years old, this Gilera Rcr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 LWV registered?

LJ53 LWV is a 2003 Gilera Rcr, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LJ53 LWV safe to buy?

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