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S580 RJA

1998 Gilera Skp

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,457 mi
Last recorded7,457 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Gilera Skp9,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 RJA
MakeGilera
ModelSkp
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 7,457 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 6,377 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 6,277 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 6,117 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 6,009 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 5,618 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 5,029 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 4,522 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 4,034 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 3,253 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 2,889 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Jun 2015 2,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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S580 RJA is a 1998 Gilera Skp in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Gilera Skp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 9,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S580 RJA, 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 28 years old, this Gilera Skp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S580 RJA registered?

S580 RJA is a 1998 Gilera Skp, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S580 RJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S580 RJA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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