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S879 VAT

1998 Gilera Runner

Grey Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,464 mi
Last recorded3,464 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Gilera Runner11,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 VAT
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 3,464 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 3,382 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 3,367 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 3,211 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 3,078 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 2,862 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 2,549 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 2,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 1,495 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 1,049 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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S879 VAT is a 1998 Gilera Runner in Grey with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S879 VAT, 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 S879 VAT registered?

S879 VAT is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S879 VAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S879 VAT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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