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N500 XUS

2004 Gilera Nexus

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

26,712 mi
Last recorded26,712 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Gilera Nexus14,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 XUS
MakeGilera
ModelNexus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 26,712 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 26,712 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 25,270 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 23,960 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 23,960 miles

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

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

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2014 22,556 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 20,981 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 19,463 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 19,463 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 17,995 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 17,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,537 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 15,265 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 15,264 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,866 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 13,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 12,367 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 12,359 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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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N500 XUS is a 2004 Gilera Nexus in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Gilera Nexus models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 14,696 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 N500 XUS, 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 22 years old, this Gilera Nexus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N500 XUS is a 2004 Gilera Nexus, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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