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W279 VLT

2000 Gilera Runner

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,503 mi
Last recorded5,503 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Gilera Runner10,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 VLT
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 5,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 45,576 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 13 May 2010 45,576 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 44,218 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 23 May 2009 44,218 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 17 May 2008 35,229 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,993 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,236 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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W279 VLT is a 2000 Gilera Runner in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% 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 W279 VLT, 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 26 years old, this Gilera Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W279 VLT is a 2000 Gilera Runner, first registered on 10 June 2000.

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