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W659 VLG

1999 Gilera Runner

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,924 mi
Last recorded19,924 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Gilera Runner10,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 VLG
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,924 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 19,924 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,051 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 18,051 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 8,073 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 36,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 36,937 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,724 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 32,725 miles

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

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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W659 VLG is a 1999 Gilera Runner in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W659 VLG, 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 W659 VLG registered?

W659 VLG is a 1999 Gilera Runner, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is W659 VLG safe to buy?

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