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S388 KSO

1998 Gilera Stalker

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,810 mi
Last recorded5,810 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Gilera Stalker11,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 KSO
MakeGilera
ModelStalker
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2014 5,810 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 4,720 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 4,709 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 3,859 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 2,471 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 2,471 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 1,078 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 1,078 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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S388 KSO is a 1998 Gilera Stalker in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S388 KSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S388 KSO registered?

S388 KSO is a 1998 Gilera Stalker, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S388 KSO safe to buy?

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