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LJ08 MBY

2008 Gilera Fuoco 500

Black Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,945 mi
Last recorded35,945 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Gilera Fuoco 50018,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 MBY
MakeGilera
ModelFuoco 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 35,945 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 35,695 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,032 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 57,032 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 56,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 47,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 39,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 31,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 28,855 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 14,274 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 12,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,632 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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LJ08 MBY is a 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500 in Black with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 MBY registered?

LJ08 MBY is a 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is LJ08 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 MBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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