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Y959 YBC

2001 Gilera Runner

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,552 mi
Last recorded20,552 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Gilera Runner11,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 YBC
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 20,552 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 20,549 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated contaminated from fork oil leak (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated contaminated from fork oil leak (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 20,320 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 20,320 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2014 20,022 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,810 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 17,704 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 17,704 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Gilera Runner?

Based on 88,690 MOT tests across 16,357 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,001
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,600
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,150
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,894
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,681
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,345
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Y959 YBC is a 2001 Gilera Runner in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 11,264 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 Runner fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y959 YBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y959 YBC registered?

Y959 YBC is a 2001 Gilera Runner, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y959 YBC safe to buy?

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