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W973 YGJ

2000 Gilera Runner

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

5,205 mi
Last recorded5,205 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Gilera Runner10,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 YGJ
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 5,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources when h/lamp turned on (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 5,205 miles

Rear Position lamp not working when h/lamp turned on (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources when h/lamp turned on (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 5,113 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 5,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2010 5,085 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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 Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

top handle bar cover insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2007

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 7,310 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jun 2006 21,525 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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W973 YGJ is a 2000 Gilera Runner in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 W973 YGJ, 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 W973 YGJ registered?

W973 YGJ is a 2000 Gilera Runner, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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