MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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no left or right hand mirror
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
no left or right hand mirror
Engine mtgs worn
Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Rear mudguard insecure
Engine mtgs worn
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Rear mudguard insecure
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
How Reliable is the Gilera Runner?
Based on 88,690 MOT tests across 16,357 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S897 FWU is a 1998 Gilera Runner in Red with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S897 FWU, 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 S897 FWU registered?
S897 FWU is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 28 November 1998.
Is S897 FWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S897 FWU shows 8 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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