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W597 YFL

2000 Gilera Runner

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128 mi
Last recorded128 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Gilera Runner10,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 YFL
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 128 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023
Pass 12 Aug 2013 15,795 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 15,735 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 15,721 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front mudguard missing.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,202 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 2,020 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 20,199 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

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 Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,833 miles

Airbox loose/insecurely mounted.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing.

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 17,833 miles

Airbox loose/insecurely mounted.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing.

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 15,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,448 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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W597 YFL is a 2000 Gilera Runner in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W597 YFL, 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 W597 YFL registered?

W597 YFL is a 2000 Gilera Runner, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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