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MX05 URJ

2005 Gilera Rcr

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

22,062 mi
Last recorded22,062 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Gilera Rcr14,123 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 URJ
MakeGilera
ModelRcr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 22,062 miles

Front Front Tyre Starting To Perish on Side walls

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable Handlebars slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose 3 spokes slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 22,062 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Front Forks No Movement no Damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Front Tyre Starting To Perish on Side walls

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable Handlebars slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose 3 spokes slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 22,058 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 22,049 miles

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

Front fork operation slightly stiff

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 22,049 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front fork operation slightly stiff

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 21,966 miles

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 21,966 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting stop lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Carburettor not secured in inlet manifold

Pass 9 Feb 2019 17,337 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 17,337 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 13,529 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 13,517 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight bind on front brake

Fail 21 Nov 2009 13,517 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain guard missing

Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,510 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Rcr?

Based on 2,232 MOT tests across 379 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,651
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 180
reflector on motorcycle missing 170
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 142
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Drive chain excessively loose 79
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MX05 URJ is a 2005 Gilera Rcr in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2005 Gilera Rcr models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 14,123 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 Rcr fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX05 URJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Rcr typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Gilera Rcr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX05 URJ registered?

MX05 URJ is a 2005 Gilera Rcr, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is MX05 URJ safe to buy?

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