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LJ55 PUX

2005 Gilera Smt

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,446 mi
Last recorded17,446 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Gilera Smt14,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PUX
MakeGilera
ModelSmt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 17,446 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 14,922 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,259 miles

All position lamps, brake lights and indicators have bee permanently removed. Only to be used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 31,253 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering Speedo cable & radiator cowling (2.1.2a)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

All position lamps, brake lights and indicators have bee permanently removed. Only to be used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,242 miles

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

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

front indicators poor replace soon

Fail 24 Apr 2015 29,240 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,969 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 24,969 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,778 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 16,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,363 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 12,363 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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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LJ55 PUX is a 2005 Gilera Smt in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ55 PUX, 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 LJ55 PUX registered?

LJ55 PUX is a 2005 Gilera Smt, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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