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YJ04 ERW

2004 Gilera Rcr

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

16,932 mi
Last recorded16,932 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Gilera Rcr14,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 ERW
MakeGilera
ModelRcr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 16,932 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 16,931 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 16,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 16,869 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 16,869 miles

Nearside Front white light

Offside Rear pannel lose

Offside Rear pannel lose

Rear panel lose

Fail 10 Aug 2016 16,869 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front white light

Offside Rear pannel lose

Offside Rear pannel lose

Rear panel lose

Fail 5 Nov 2011 16,869 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 10,837 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 10,837 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Gilera Rcr?

Based on 2,232 MOT tests across 379 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,651
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 180
reflector on motorcycle missing 170
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 142
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Drive chain excessively loose 79
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YJ04 ERW is a 2004 Gilera Rcr in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2004 Gilera Rcr models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 14,634 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 Rcr fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ04 ERW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Rcr typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Gilera Rcr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ04 ERW registered?

YJ04 ERW is a 2004 Gilera Rcr, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ04 ERW shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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