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WA53 FXJ

2003 Gilera Runner

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,384 mi
Last recorded29,384 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Gilera Runner14,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 FXJ
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,384 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,384 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 29,384 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2011 29,384 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 May 2011 29,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,917 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 17,594 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,710 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 8,710 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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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WA53 FXJ is a 2003 Gilera Runner in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 14,538 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 WA53 FXJ, 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 23 years old, this Gilera Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA53 FXJ is a 2003 Gilera Runner, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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