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R74 TWF

1997 Gilera Skp

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,078 mi
Last recorded14,078 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2005
Typical for 1997 Gilera Skp7,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 TWF
MakeGilera
ModelSkp
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2005 14,078 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 14,078 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

FRONT PANEL INSECURE

MAIN STAND PIN WORN

How Reliable is the Gilera Skp?

Based on 2,276 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 69
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 67
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 61
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R74 TWF is a 1997 Gilera Skp in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Gilera Skp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 7,442 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 Skp fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R74 TWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Skp typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Gilera Skp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R74 TWF registered?

R74 TWF is a 1997 Gilera Skp, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R74 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 TWF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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