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R88 PHA

2009 Gilera Fuoco 500

Black Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,844 mi
Last recorded5,844 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Gilera Fuoco 50016,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 PHA
MakeGilera
ModelFuoco 500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 5,844 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 5,803 miles

Steering system excessively rough head bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working from left brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 5,505 miles

Nearside brake switch has poor operation

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 5,235 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 4,733 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 4,185 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 4,146 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 3,620 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 3,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 2,915 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 2,704 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 2,612 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 2,484 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Fuoco 500?

Based on 1,772 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,478
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 12
Headlamp aim too high 6
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R88 PHA is a 2009 Gilera Fuoco 500 in Black with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 Gilera Fuoco 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 16,608 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 Fuoco 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R88 PHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Fuoco 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Gilera Fuoco 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R88 PHA registered?

R88 PHA is a 2009 Gilera Fuoco 500, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is R88 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 PHA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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