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V578 DYJ

1999 Gilera Runner

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,087 mi
Last recorded21,087 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Gilera Runner10,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 DYJ
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,087 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 21,083 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 21,046 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2010 17,102 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 17,102 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,162 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 11,749 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 11,749 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 10,399 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 10,397 miles

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

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

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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V578 DYJ is a 1999 Gilera Runner in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V578 DYJ, 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 V578 DYJ registered?

V578 DYJ is a 1999 Gilera Runner, first registered on 6 November 1999.

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