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S389 JJH

1998 Gilera Stalker

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,460 mi
Last recorded19,460 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Gilera Stalker11,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 JJH
MakeGilera
ModelStalker
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2011 19,460 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,460 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 19,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 19,058 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 17,015 miles

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

How Reliable is the Gilera Stalker?

Based on 7,719 MOT tests across 1,223 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
927
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 247
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 224
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 162
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 159
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 156
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S389 JJH is a 1998 Gilera Stalker in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Gilera Stalker models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 11,288 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 Stalker fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S389 JJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Stalker typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Gilera Stalker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S389 JJH?

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What year was S389 JJH registered?

S389 JJH is a 1998 Gilera Stalker, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S389 JJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S389 JJH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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