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R803 BTC

1997 Gilera Runner

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,925 mi
Last recorded3,925 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Gilera Runner11,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 BTC
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 3,925 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

front forks pitted

Fail 4 Mar 2010 3,925 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

front forks pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,572 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 14,572 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,413 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 13,120 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 9,615 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 7,079 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 5,939 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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R803 BTC is a 1997 Gilera Runner in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R803 BTC, 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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R803 BTC is a 1997 Gilera Runner, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R803 BTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 BTC shows 9 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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