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LJ57 YLA

2008 Gilera Runner

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,573 mi
Last recorded23,573 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Gilera Runner9,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 YLA
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 23,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive lever (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 22,785 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front forks light misting of oil -close to limit (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 22,376 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 22,376 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both forks leaking excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 21,537 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 21,537 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 21,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 20,733 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 20,065 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 18,522 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 18,522 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey Header (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2017 17,005 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Feb 2016 15,933 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 14,273 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 12,775 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 11,281 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 8,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 4,328 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Runner?

Based on 88,690 MOT tests across 16,357 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,001
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,600
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,150
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,894
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,681
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,345
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LJ57 YLA is a 2008 Gilera Runner in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 9,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Gilera Runner fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 YLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Runner typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Gilera Runner is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ57 YLA registered?

LJ57 YLA is a 2008 Gilera Runner, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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