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R651 KYJ

1998 Gilera Runner

Red Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,576 mi
Last recorded2,576 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Gilera Runner11,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 KYJ
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 2,576 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 2,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 2,564 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 2,556 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 2,528 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 2,528 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 2,512 miles

steering slightly stiff

Pass 24 Jul 2014 2,459 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 2,315 miles

front forks and rear shock have a slight misting of oil

Pass 11 Jul 2012 2,230 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 2,059 miles

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

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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R651 KYJ is a 1998 Gilera Runner in Red with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R651 KYJ, 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 R651 KYJ registered?

R651 KYJ is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R651 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R651 KYJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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