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R457 OLJ

1998 Gilera Runner

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15,306 mi
Last recorded15,306 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Gilera Runner11,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 OLJ
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 15,306 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,306 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 15,306 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 15,306 miles

Mirror lens missing

Speedo cable broken and not connected

Fail 4 Aug 2012 15,306 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Mirror lens missing

Speedo cable broken and not connected

Pass 27 Aug 2011 15,306 miles

speedo not working

Fail 20 Aug 2011 15,306 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

battery circuit not working causing problems with electrical system

speedo not working

Pass 3 Aug 2010 12,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 12,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 976 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 976 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 5,888 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 2,531 miles

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

How Reliable is the Gilera Runner?

Based on 88,690 MOT tests across 16,357 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,001
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,600
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,150
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,894
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,681
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,345
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R457 OLJ is a 1998 Gilera Runner in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 11,136 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 Runner fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R457 OLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R457 OLJ registered?

R457 OLJ is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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