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R397 WRV

1998 Gilera Runner

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,384 mi
Last recorded13,384 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Gilera Runner11,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 WRV
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 13,384 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 9,817 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 9,817 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 5,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,619 miles

headlight dim

Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,985 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,227 miles

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

rear number plate slightly damaged on corner ?

Fail 5 Oct 2010 17,227 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

rear number plate slightly damaged on corner ?

Fail 12 Oct 2009 16,516 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

small cut in rear tyre not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,516 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

small cut in rear tyre not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,808 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 15,808 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 15,055 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 15,055 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

front fork stantions corroded

o/s indcator teltail not working

front tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,199 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 14,199 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R397 WRV is a 1998 Gilera Runner in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R397 WRV, 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 R397 WRV registered?

R397 WRV is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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