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Y743 RCR

2001 Gilera Gsm

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,088 mi
Last recorded19,088 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Gilera Gsm10,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 RCR
MakeGilera
ModelGsm
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,088 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 19,088 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,195 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 15,106 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,433 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 12,428 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,384 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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Y743 RCR is a 2001 Gilera Gsm in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y743 RCR, 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 Y743 RCR registered?

Y743 RCR is a 2001 Gilera Gsm, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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