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R175 JGF

1998 Gilera Runner

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,127 mi
Last recorded27,127 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Gilera Runner11,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 JGF
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 27,127 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 27,118 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2022 5,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 5,074 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 5,074 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 2,060 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 1,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 1,967 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 1,967 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 1,911 miles

tyres under inflated

Pass 5 Oct 2011 1,815 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 1,678 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 1,578 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 1,498 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 1,408 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 1,345 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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R175 JGF is a 1998 Gilera Runner in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 11,136 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R175 JGF, 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 28 years old, this Gilera Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R175 JGF registered?

R175 JGF is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 28 July 1998.

Is R175 JGF safe to buy?

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