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P121 REE

2009 Gilera Fuoco 500

Red Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,193 mi
Last recorded15,193 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Gilera Fuoco 50016,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 REE
MakeGilera
ModelFuoco 500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 15,193 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 14,596 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 13,151 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 12,664 miles

all coil springs corroded

engine breather pipe perished

front steering area damp

Pass 30 Jun 2022 12,447 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

damp around front suspension area

Fail 27 Jun 2022 12,417 miles

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake not releasing (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

damp around front suspension area

Pass 17 Jun 2020 7,559 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 7,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering system slightly rough notchy (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 5,754 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 5,477 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 5,477 miles

Central Stop lamp not working n/s lever (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working o/s lever (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely Dose not release (3.7.C.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 5,419 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 7,821 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 3,045 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 3,949 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Fuoco 500?

Based on 1,772 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,478
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 12
Headlamp aim too high 6
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P121 REE is a 2009 Gilera Fuoco 500 in Red with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Gilera Fuoco 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 16,608 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 Fuoco 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P121 REE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Fuoco 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Gilera Fuoco 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P121 REE registered?

P121 REE is a 2009 Gilera Fuoco 500, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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