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Y172 GFG

2001 Gilera Stalker

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

16,630 mi
Last recorded16,630 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Gilera Stalker8,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 GFG
MakeGilera
ModelStalker
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,630 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 16,629 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 10,334 miles

Front tyre deteriorating

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Seat not locking

Fail 2 Sep 2011 14,636 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

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

Front tyre deteriorating

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Seat not locking

Rear brake pad retaing pin securing device not fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,049 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 13,049 miles

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2009 11,092 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 11,092 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 11,044 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 11,044 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 7,579 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Stalker?

Based on 7,719 MOT tests across 1,223 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
927
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 247
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 224
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 162
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 159
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 156
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Y172 GFG is a 2001 Gilera Stalker in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2001 Gilera Stalker models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 8,606 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 Stalker fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y172 GFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Stalker typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Gilera Stalker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y172 GFG is a 2001 Gilera Stalker, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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