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HX04 GRU

2004 Gilera Rcr

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,601 mi
Last recorded19,601 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Gilera Rcr14,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 GRU
MakeGilera
ModelRcr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,601 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 19,601 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,585 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 19,585 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

unable to start bike to test lights or exhaust system.

Pass 29 May 2010 17,416 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,342 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,212 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 13,059 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

headlamp wired incorrect(hi beam is low beam.low beam is high beam)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 5,643 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 5,643 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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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HX04 GRU is a 2004 Gilera Rcr in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HX04 GRU, 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 HX04 GRU registered?

HX04 GRU is a 2004 Gilera Rcr, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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