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SF04 KUB

2004 Gilera Nexus

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

29,985 mi
Last recorded29,985 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Gilera Nexus14,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 KUB
MakeGilera
ModelNexus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 29,985 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 29,981 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 29,620 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 28,344 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,973 miles

slight play in rear shock asorber

Pass 29 Mar 2021 27,821 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 27,821 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 21,188 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,369 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 20,369 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018
Pass 20 Dec 2016 17,092 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 17,092 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 17,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 14,547 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 12,169 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 10,371 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 10,295 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 10,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,802 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,339 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 14 Jul 2008 8,652 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 6,992 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Nexus?

Based on 3,378 MOT tests across 375 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,006
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 35
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SF04 KUB is a 2004 Gilera Nexus in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Gilera Nexus models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 14,696 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 Nexus fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF04 KUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Nexus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Gilera Nexus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF04 KUB is a 2004 Gilera Nexus, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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