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LJ57 LXW

2007 Gilera Fuoco 500

Black Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,900 mi
Last recorded42,900 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Gilera Fuoco 50017,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 LXW
MakeGilera
ModelFuoco 500
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 42,900 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 42,618 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 42,320 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 41,713 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,155 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 38,154 miles

Front Stop lamp not working stoplight broken (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,800 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,836 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 26,836 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 22,953 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2011 15,408 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,501 miles

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 LXW is a 2007 Gilera Fuoco 500 in Black with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LXW, 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.

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What year was LJ57 LXW registered?

LJ57 LXW is a 2007 Gilera Fuoco 500, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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