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Y229 HMV

2001 Gilera Stalker

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,395 mi
Last recorded22,395 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Gilera Stalker8,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 HMV
MakeGilera
ModelStalker
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 22,395 miles

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 22,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 22,193 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 22,191 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 22,192 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 22,187 miles

centre stand pin is worn

Fail 10 Dec 2021 22,187 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

centre stand pin is worn

Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,704 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 17,062 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 15,584 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 15,584 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 9,878 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 5,300 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 28 Jan 2009 5,300 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2007 67 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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Y229 HMV is a 2001 Gilera Stalker in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y229 HMV, 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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What year was Y229 HMV registered?

Y229 HMV is a 2001 Gilera Stalker, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y229 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y229 HMV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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