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T229 HRN

1999 Gilera Runner

Black Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,484 mi
Last recorded27,484 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Gilera Runner10,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 HRN
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 27,484 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 26,976 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 26,968 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated bracket misaligned? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear brake light turns off rear positiion light (4.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 26,246 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 26,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 2,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 24,342 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,069 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 21,232 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,929 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,109 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 17,850 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,650 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,052 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 16,052 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 15,984 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,663 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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T229 HRN is a 1999 Gilera Runner in Black with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T229 HRN, 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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What year was T229 HRN registered?

T229 HRN is a 1999 Gilera Runner, first registered on 14 August 1999.

Is T229 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T229 HRN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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