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V298 DBV

1999 Gilera Runner

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,574 mi
Last recorded10,574 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Gilera Runner10,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 DBV
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 10,574 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,326 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 10,315 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 8,479 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

rear hugger slightly broken

vin number was slightly differant to that on dvla records.check against v5

Pass 17 May 2007 24,947 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 24,947 miles

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

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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V298 DBV is a 1999 Gilera Runner in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V298 DBV, 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 V298 DBV registered?

V298 DBV is a 1999 Gilera Runner, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V298 DBV safe to buy?

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