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LJ08 MJK

2008 Gilera Fuoco 500

Red Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,801 mi
Last recorded15,801 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Gilera Fuoco 50018,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 MJK
MakeGilera
ModelFuoco 500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2025 15,801 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 14,274 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 11,667 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 10,640 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 13,681 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 13,674 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 8,335 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 11,573 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2013 5,091 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 4,501 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 3,166 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 MJK is a 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500 in Red with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJK, 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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What year was LJ08 MJK registered?

LJ08 MJK is a 2008 Gilera Fuoco 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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