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R228 JAF

1998 Gilera Runner

Red Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,296 mi
Last recorded2,296 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Gilera Runner11,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 JAF
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 2,296 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Dec 2013 2,296 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 2,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 1,733 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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R228 JAF is a 1998 Gilera Runner in Red with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R228 JAF, 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 R228 JAF registered?

R228 JAF is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R228 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 JAF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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