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LJ08 EOX

2008 Gilera Fuoco 500

Red Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,602 mi
Last recorded85,602 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Gilera Fuoco 50018,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EOX
MakeGilera
ModelFuoco 500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 85,602 miles

Front front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front indicator lenz missing

chassie rusted

Fail 14 Dec 2023 85,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 44,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front lens damaged

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 44,024 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front lens damaged

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 57,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 57,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 17 May 2018 57,900 miles

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,711 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 55,711 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated down pipe split (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on rear number plate light (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 51,152 miles

Offside Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 May 2014 31,407 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2014 31,407 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 29,168 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2012 21,638 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,408 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 12,408 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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LJ08 EOX is a 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500 in Red with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LJ08 EOX, 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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LJ08 EOX is a 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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