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X266 FGT

1998 Gilera Runner

Silver Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,679 mi
Last recorded35,679 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Gilera Runner11,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 FGT
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2025 35,679 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 35,676 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 35,674 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 35,672 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 35,670 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 35,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,665 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 35,664 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 35,662 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 35,655 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,653 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 33,906 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,218 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,976 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,533 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 22,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,493 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 17,460 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,409 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 12,854 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 12,800 miles

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2006 9,189 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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X266 FGT is a 1998 Gilera Runner in Silver with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1998 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 11,136 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 X266 FGT, 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 28 years old, this Gilera Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X266 FGT registered?

X266 FGT is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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