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Y985 BFX

2001 Gilera Gsm

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,268 mi
Last recorded58,268 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Gilera Gsm10,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 BFX
MakeGilera
ModelGsm
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,268 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight rear brake waver

Fail 2 Oct 2007 58,268 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight rear brake waver

Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,177 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 13,091 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 11,123 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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Y985 BFX is a 2001 Gilera Gsm in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y985 BFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y985 BFX registered?

Y985 BFX is a 2001 Gilera Gsm, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y985 BFX safe to buy?

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