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S855 VAG

1998 Gilera Runner

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

20,500 mi
Last recorded20,500 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Gilera Runner11,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 VAG
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,500 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 20,500 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 18,327 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

NO MAIN LIGHT FITTED

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,029 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 18,029 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 16,855 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 16,855 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,901 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 15,901 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2007 14,703 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 14,703 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2006 13,548 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 7 Oct 2006 13,548 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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S855 VAG is a 1998 Gilera Runner in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S855 VAG, 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 S855 VAG registered?

S855 VAG is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 6 December 1998.

Is S855 VAG safe to buy?

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