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W479 STT

2000 Gilera Runner

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Gilera Runner10,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 STT
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 2 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 17,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 17,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 16,595 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 16,595 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 16,295 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 16,073 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 15,883 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 19,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 19,525 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 18,242 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 34,150 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 34,139 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

rear tyre on legal 1 mm limit

slight play in engine bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,828 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 15 Apr 2011 31,828 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,232 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 22,232 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 5,142 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 5,106 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 4,569 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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W479 STT is a 2000 Gilera Runner in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W479 STT, 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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What year was W479 STT registered?

W479 STT is a 2000 Gilera Runner, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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