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R497 SCU

1998 Gilera Runner

Red Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,634 mi
Last recorded15,634 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Gilera Runner11,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 SCU
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 15,634 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 15,623 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 15,614 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,613 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 15,613 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 15,578 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 15,578 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2013 15,551 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 15,551 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,397 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,303 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,206 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 15,028 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

rear mudgaurd loose/ battery loose

Pass 9 Mar 2006 9,162 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 9,162 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R497 SCU is a 1998 Gilera Runner in Red with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R497 SCU, 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 R497 SCU registered?

R497 SCU is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R497 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 SCU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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