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R698 BLB

1997 Gilera Runner

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,217 mi
Last recorded9,217 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Gilera Runner11,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 BLB
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,217 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 8,701 miles

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

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 6,109 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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R698 BLB is a 1997 Gilera Runner in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 11,108 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 R698 BLB, 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 29 years old, this Gilera Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R698 BLB registered?

R698 BLB is a 1997 Gilera Runner, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R698 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R698 BLB shows 3 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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