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R542 KWT

1998 Gilera Runner

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,637 mi
Last recorded4,637 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Gilera Runner11,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Gilera
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 KWT
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 4,637 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 16,680 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 16,659 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 16,637 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 15,678 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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R542 KWT is a 1998 Gilera Runner in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R542 KWT, 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 R542 KWT registered?

R542 KWT is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R542 KWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 KWT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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