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MX09 JPY

2009 Gilera Nexus

Red Petrol 460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

26,539 mi
Last recorded26,539 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Gilera Nexus11,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 JPY
MakeGilera
ModelNexus
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 26,539 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 26,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 26,273 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 26,071 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 26,071 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 26,071 miles

Brake excessively binding Fr. Brake (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp lens seriously defective White light at rear (4.2.1 (b))

Rear reflector likely to become detached Reflector mount Brocken off (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 25,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 25,011 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 23,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 23,486 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 22,485 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 21,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 20,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 20,050 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,048 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 19,048 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 17,300 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 16,672 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 16,672 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,978 miles

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

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

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

drive belt service warning light on

Pass 22 Jul 2013 9,718 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 8,247 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 8,206 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Gilera Nexus?

Based on 3,378 MOT tests across 375 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,006
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 35
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MX09 JPY is a 2009 Gilera Nexus in Red with a 460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Gilera Nexus models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 11,986 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 Nexus fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX09 JPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Nexus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Gilera Nexus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX09 JPY is a 2009 Gilera Nexus, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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