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X83 RCW

2001 Gilera Gsm

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,249 mi
Last recorded16,249 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 2001 Gilera Gsm10,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX83 RCW
MakeGilera
ModelGsm
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,249 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 16,240 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 16,240 miles

Front Upper Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Lower Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre flat

Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,948 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 10,914 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 4,584 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Gsm?

Based on 1,122 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
1,057
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 95
reflector on motorcycle missing 92
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Headlamp aim too high 34
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
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X83 RCW is a 2001 Gilera Gsm in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Gilera Gsm models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 10,027 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 Gsm fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X83 RCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Gsm typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Gilera Gsm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X83 RCW registered?

X83 RCW is a 2001 Gilera Gsm, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X83 RCW safe to buy?

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