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R240 YBK

1998 Gilera Skp

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,323 mi
Last recorded23,323 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Gilera Skp9,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 YBK
MakeGilera
ModelSkp
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,323 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

oil leak from gearbox.

Fail 6 Dec 2008 23,323 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,821 miles

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

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

advise+ rear panels/number plate holder are loose

Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,548 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 17,401 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 17,208 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Brake linkage excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

How Reliable is the Gilera Skp?

Based on 2,276 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 69
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 67
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 61
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R240 YBK is a 1998 Gilera Skp in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Gilera Skp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 9,521 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 Skp fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R240 YBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Skp typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Gilera Skp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R240 YBK registered?

R240 YBK is a 1998 Gilera Skp, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R240 YBK safe to buy?

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