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R72 KCA

1998 Gilera Stalker

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,383 mi
Last recorded19,383 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Gilera Stalker11,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 KCA
MakeGilera
ModelStalker
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,383 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 19,383 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 14,198 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 14,195 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 20 Dec 2008 14,021 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 121,609 miles

front tyre has light surface crack,s and slight uneven wear

Fail 20 Dec 2007 12,566 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

front tyre has light surface crack,s and slight uneven wear

Pass 27 Sep 2006 11,608 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Gilera Stalker?

Based on 7,719 MOT tests across 1,223 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
927
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 247
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 224
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 162
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 159
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 156
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R72 KCA is a 1998 Gilera Stalker in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Gilera Stalker models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 11,288 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 Stalker fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R72 KCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Stalker typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Gilera Stalker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R72 KCA registered?

R72 KCA is a 1998 Gilera Stalker, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R72 KCA safe to buy?

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