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S494 EGJ

1998 Gilera Runner

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,667 mi
Last recorded17,667 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Gilera Runner11,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 EGJ
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2023 17,667 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2023 17,667 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 17,867 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 17,867 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 16,188 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 15,488 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 13,083 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 13,083 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,518 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 10,770 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 10,770 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,736 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 10,736 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 9,828 miles

nail/in/rear/tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2006 8,695 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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S494 EGJ is a 1998 Gilera Runner in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S494 EGJ, 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 S494 EGJ registered?

S494 EGJ is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S494 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S494 EGJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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