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LX53 FYW

2003 Gilera Runner

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,222 mi
Last recorded4,222 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Gilera Runner14,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 FYW
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 4,222 miles

offside engine coul missing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 14,222 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension component excessively bent (2.4.A.1a)

Air bubbles in 2 stroke oil pipe

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 14,222 miles

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

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

Front mudguard missing (non structural part).

Fail 12 Aug 2009 14,222 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Front mudguard missing (non structural part).

Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,759 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 13,739 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 31 May 2008 13,723 miles

Rear suspension component excessively bent (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension component misaligned (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2008 13,705 miles

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

Rear suspension component excessively bent (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 13,698 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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LX53 FYW is a 2003 Gilera Runner in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 14,538 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 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 LX53 FYW, 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 23 years old, this Gilera Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX53 FYW registered?

LX53 FYW is a 2003 Gilera Runner, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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