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LX05 BVA

2005 Gilera Smt

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,765 mi
Last recorded19,765 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Gilera Smt14,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 BVA
MakeGilera
ModelSmt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,765 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,547 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,314 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 17,311 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 17,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 3,184 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 3,178 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 3,178 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 3,178 miles

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2009 3,178 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2008 14,409 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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LX05 BVA 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 LX05 BVA, 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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LX05 BVA is a 2005 Gilera Smt, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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