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Y281 NLU

2001 Gilera Skp

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,501 mi
Last recorded11,501 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Gilera Skp8,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 NLU
MakeGilera
ModelSkp
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 11,501 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 11,501 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

front right fork stanction has corrosion due to missing chrome

Pass 29 Jul 2009 11,163 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 11,163 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,787 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 10,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 10,304 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 10,192 miles

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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Y281 NLU is a 2001 Gilera Skp in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Gilera Skp models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 8,258 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 Y281 NLU, 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 25 years old, this Gilera Skp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y281 NLU registered?

Y281 NLU is a 2001 Gilera Skp, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y281 NLU safe to buy?

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