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GN08 UOK

2008 Gilera Fuoco 500

Black Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,697 mi
Last recorded37,697 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Gilera Fuoco 50018,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 UOK
MakeGilera
ModelFuoco 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2024 37,697 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested binding severely on rear wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering locking device ineffective will not lock in an upright position (2.1.3 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 37,540 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 23,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in both front wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 22,461 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 22,461 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,593 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,012 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tread depth on 2 to 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 34,012 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear parking brake pads. (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tread depth on 2 to 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 20,294 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 17,797 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 16,435 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 16,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

brake pads for handbrake very worn

Fail 8 Aug 2014 16,113 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

brake pads for handbrake very worn

Fail 12 Aug 2013 10,001 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,001 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2012 3,121 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 2,832 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 2,342 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Fuoco 500?

Based on 1,772 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,478
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 12
Headlamp aim too high 6
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GN08 UOK is a 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500 in Black with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 18,092 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 Fuoco 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN08 UOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Fuoco 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Gilera Fuoco 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GN08 UOK is a 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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