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V955 DBV

1999 Gilera Runner

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,529 mi
Last recorded16,529 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Gilera Runner10,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 DBV
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 16,529 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

front mudguard missing

slight play in front engine mounting

Fail 10 Jul 2013 16,525 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Rear Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,215 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 11,609 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 11,617 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,482 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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V955 DBV is a 1999 Gilera Runner in Black with a 49cc 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 V955 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 V955 DBV registered?

V955 DBV is a 1999 Gilera Runner, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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