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R224 YBK

1998 Gilera Stalker

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

20,287 mi
Last recorded20,287 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Gilera Stalker11,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 YBK
MakeGilera
ModelStalker
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 19,977 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,675 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre soft

Fail 21 Oct 2009 17,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre soft

Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,078 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 17,078 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,404 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 16,404 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 16,220 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear number plate mounting poor .screw missing from front brake resevoir

Fail 10 Jul 2007 15,889 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

rear panel/number plate mounting poor repair.rear number plate slighly damaged . screwq missing from front brake resevoir cap .

Pass 19 Jul 2006 9,968 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 9,968 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Gilera Stalker?

Based on 7,719 MOT tests across 1,223 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
927
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 247
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 224
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 162
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 159
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 156
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R224 YBK is a 1998 Gilera Stalker in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Gilera Stalker models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 11,288 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 Stalker fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R224 YBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Stalker typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Gilera Stalker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R224 YBK is a 1998 Gilera Stalker, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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