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VX54 LKE

2004 Gilera Smt

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Gilera Smt11,873 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 LKE
MakeGilera
ModelSmt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023

no lights fitted at time of test must only be used during day light hours and not in adverse weather conditions.

Fail 29 Aug 2023

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

no lights fitted at time of test must only be used during day light hours and not in adverse weather conditions.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,119 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 28,119 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 25,566 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 25,566 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,461 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,461 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 24,461 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 24,461 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 24,461 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

side stand has non standard return springs

Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,461 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

side stand has non standard return springs

Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,102 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 21,081 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,096 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,122 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 15,122 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,477 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 12,477 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

How Reliable is the Gilera Smt?

Based on 1,963 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 132
reflector on motorcycle missing 130
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
Drive chain excessively loose 68
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VX54 LKE is a 2004 Gilera Smt in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2004 Gilera Smt models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 11,873 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 Smt fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX54 LKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Smt typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Gilera Smt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX54 LKE is a 2004 Gilera Smt, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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