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R86 GMW

1997 Gilera Skp

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,330 mi
Last recorded17,330 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Gilera Skp7,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 GMW
MakeGilera
ModelSkp
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,330 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 17,330 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 14,874 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 14,874 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 12,181 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 12,181 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 9,261 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 9,261 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 4,611 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 4,282 miles

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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R86 GMW is a 1997 Gilera Skp in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R86 GMW, 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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R86 GMW is a 1997 Gilera Skp, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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