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S161 JLR

1998 Gilera Runner

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,297 mi
Last recorded16,297 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Gilera Runner11,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 JLR
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,297 miles

front brake disc scored!

front fork staunchions chrome pitted!

front mudguard missing!

ignition switch has to be turned on with a screw driver!

part of the kick start lever missing!

rear number plate smaller than standard size can be seen @ 15 metre distance!

rear wheel small amount of play on shaft!

Fail 18 Dec 2006 16,292 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)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake disc scored!

front forks staunchions chrome pitted!

front mudguard missing!

ingnition switch has to be turned on with screw-driver!

part of the kick start lever missing!

rear light lens screw missing!

rear number plate smaller than std can be seen @ 15 metre distance!

rear o/s fairing panel has screw missing!

rear wheel small amount of play on shaft!

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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S161 JLR is a 1998 Gilera Runner in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 11,136 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 S161 JLR, 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 28 years old, this Gilera Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S161 JLR registered?

S161 JLR is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 19 December 1998.

Is S161 JLR safe to buy?

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