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T897 VWY

1999 Gilera Runner

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

11,397 mi
Last recorded11,397 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Gilera Runner10,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 VWY
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 11,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 11,397 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 8,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 7,371 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 6,745 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 6,742 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 6,609 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 6,603 miles

Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 6,327 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 5,499 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 5,497 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 4,510 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 4,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2013 3,159 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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T897 VWY is a 1999 Gilera Runner in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T897 VWY, 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 T897 VWY registered?

T897 VWY is a 1999 Gilera Runner, first registered on 8 May 1999.

Is T897 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T897 VWY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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