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R712 GDL

1998 Gilera Runner

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

15,238 mi
Last recorded15,238 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Gilera Runner11,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 GDL
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 15,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 19,476 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 19,476 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,337 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 18,337 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,295 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Mar 2007 17,295 miles

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

front tyre tread wearing uneven

rear brake lever, advance travel

rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Mar 2006 16,257 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

left and right handgrip rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,257 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

left and right handgrip rubbers slightly deteriorated

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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R712 GDL is a 1998 Gilera Runner in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R712 GDL, 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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R712 GDL is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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