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S977 VDP

1999 Gilera Runner

Red Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,345 mi
Last recorded19,345 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Gilera Runner10,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 VDP
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 19,345 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 19,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 18,439 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 16,377 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 15,907 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 15,795 miles

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess stanchions have slight play in fork legs-both (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 15,795 miles

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess stanchions have slight play in fork legs-both (5.3.3 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,784 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 15,777 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 15,755 miles

Offside Front Lower fork leg clamp slightly damaged

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,745 miles

O/S/F Fork eg clamp slightly damaged

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 15,698 miles

O/S/F fork leg clamp slightly damaged

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,680 miles

O/S/F Fork leg clamp slightly damaged.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 15,639 miles

O/S/F Lower spindle clamp mounting slightly damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,572 miles

Front fork rams slightly pitted

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Slight 2 stroke oil leak from tank connection

Pass 8 May 2010 15,451 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,203 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,782 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,835 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 11,824 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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S977 VDP is a 1999 Gilera Runner in Red with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 10,706 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 S977 VDP, 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 27 years old, this Gilera Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S977 VDP is a 1999 Gilera Runner, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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