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LJ54 VUN

2004 Gilera Nexus

Red Petrol 460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,701 mi
Last recorded21,701 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Gilera Nexus14,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 VUN
MakeGilera
ModelNexus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine460cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 21,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 21,076 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play slightly knotchy (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 18,135 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,662 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 21,163 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,335 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 17,109 miles

front wheel has slight bind

Fail 9 Dec 2010 17,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front wheel has slight bind

Fail 2 Dec 2010 17,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

front wheel has slight bind

Pass 24 Oct 2009 14,934 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 14,925 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,358 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 12,358 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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LJ54 VUN is a 2004 Gilera Nexus in Red with a 460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ54 VUN, 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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What year was LJ54 VUN registered?

LJ54 VUN is a 2004 Gilera Nexus, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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