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LJ57 HCU

2007 Gilera Fuoco 500

Red Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,035 mi
Last recorded43,035 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Gilera Fuoco 50017,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 HCU
MakeGilera
ModelFuoco 500
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2022 43,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 40,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 38,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,606 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 36,606 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,852 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 25,741 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 25,741 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,766 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 17,381 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,662 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 12,662 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Gilera Fuoco 500?

Based on 1,772 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,478
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 12
Headlamp aim too high 6
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LJ57 HCU is a 2007 Gilera Fuoco 500 in Red with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Gilera Fuoco 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 17,299 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 Fuoco 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 HCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Fuoco 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Gilera Fuoco 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ57 HCU registered?

LJ57 HCU is a 2007 Gilera Fuoco 500, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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