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V859 DUF

1999 Gilera Runner

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Gilera Runner10,706 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 DUF
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2021

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 20,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

throttle operation slightly rough

Fail 6 Jan 2020 20,602 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

throttle operation slightly rough

Pass 14 Jul 2017 19,441 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 19,440 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 17,060 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

front mud guard missing

Fail 18 Aug 2016 17,055 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Nearside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

front mud guard missing

Pass 8 Aug 2015 14,830 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 14,830 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 13,052 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 13,052 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Both tyres are flat

Front brake disc bolts have been rubbing the N\S fork leg

Pass 22 Jul 2013 11,737 miles

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

air filter missing

bolts on front disc run close to strut

front wheel bearing rough when rotated

Pass 27 Jul 2010 11,735 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010 11,734 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 7,337 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 6,385 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 6,379 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

slight wear rear hub assembly and gear box

Pass 3 Mar 2006 3,093 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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V859 DUF is a 1999 Gilera Runner in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V859 DUF, 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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V859 DUF is a 1999 Gilera Runner, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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