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S638 BTA

1998 Gilera Skp

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,170 mi
Last recorded10,170 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Gilera Skp9,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 BTA
MakeGilera
ModelSkp
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 10,170 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 10,148 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 10,146 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2021 10,138 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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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S638 BTA is a 1998 Gilera Skp in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S638 BTA, 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 S638 BTA registered?

S638 BTA is a 1998 Gilera Skp, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S638 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S638 BTA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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