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T889 HCY

1999 Gilera Stalker

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

8,245 mi
Last recorded8,245 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Gilera Stalker8,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT889 HCY
MakeGilera
ModelStalker
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 8,245 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 May 2017 8,243 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 5,597 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 5,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 4,072 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 4,072 miles

Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 3,795 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 3,651 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 3,544 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 3,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 2,885 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 2,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 2,841 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 2,713 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 2,713 miles

Centre Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 2,424 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 2,210 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Stalker?

Based on 7,719 MOT tests across 1,223 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
927
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 247
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 224
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 162
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 159
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 156
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T889 HCY is a 1999 Gilera Stalker in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Gilera Stalker models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 8,633 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 Stalker fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T889 HCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Stalker typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Gilera Stalker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T889 HCY registered?

T889 HCY is a 1999 Gilera Stalker, first registered on 20 August 1999.

Is T889 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T889 HCY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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