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YJ03 XBU

2003 Gilera Runner

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

6,358 mi
Last recorded6,358 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Gilera Runner14,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XBU
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 6,358 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 6,358 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 5,762 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 5,762 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 5,537 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

lights very dim may need higher wattage bulbs

rear pads not visible condition unknown

Pass 3 Jul 2006 5,399 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 5,332 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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YJ03 XBU is a 2003 Gilera Runner in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 14,538 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 YJ03 XBU, 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 23 years old, this Gilera Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ03 XBU registered?

YJ03 XBU is a 2003 Gilera Runner, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 XBU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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