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V557 EFA

1999 Gilera Skp

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,733 mi
Last recorded9,733 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Gilera Skp8,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 EFA
MakeGilera
ModelSkp
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 9,733 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 9,732 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,679 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Skp?

Based on 2,276 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 69
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 67
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 61
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V557 EFA is a 1999 Gilera Skp in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Gilera Skp models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 8,857 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 Skp fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V557 EFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Skp typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Gilera Skp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V557 EFA registered?

V557 EFA is a 1999 Gilera Skp, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V557 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 EFA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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