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X547 VAP

2000 Gilera Skp

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

15,848 mi
Last recorded15,848 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Gilera Skp8,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX547 VAP
MakeGilera
ModelSkp
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 15,848 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,348 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 15,348 miles

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))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,743 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 14,743 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Gilera Skp?

Based on 2,276 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 69
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 67
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 61
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X547 VAP is a 2000 Gilera Skp in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2000 Gilera Skp models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 8,759 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 Skp fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X547 VAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Skp typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Gilera Skp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X547 VAP registered?

X547 VAP is a 2000 Gilera Skp, first registered on 9 September 2000.

Is X547 VAP safe to buy?

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