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Y279 GNJ

2001 Gilera Dna

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

18,018 mi
Last recorded18,018 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Gilera Dna8,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 GNJ
MakeGilera
ModelDna
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 18,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 18,018 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,058 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 18,058 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released stop lamp remains on when front brake is applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 May 2018 16,156 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015
Fail 29 Jul 2015

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

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

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,088 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 16,086 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,059 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 16,058 miles

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

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,692 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 14,664 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 13,102 miles

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

Tyres were under inflated and should be checked more often

Fail 2 Nov 2007 11,710 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 11,710 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 10,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 10,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Gilera Dna?

Based on 25,397 MOT tests across 4,764 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
968
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,269
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,232
Footrest missing 536
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 474
Headlamp aim too low 354
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Y279 GNJ is a 2001 Gilera Dna in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Gilera Dna models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 8,102 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 Dna fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y279 GNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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Y279 GNJ is a 2001 Gilera Dna, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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