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S407 DUB

1998 Gilera Stalker

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

16,380 mi
Last recorded16,380 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Gilera Stalker11,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 DUB
MakeGilera
ModelStalker
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,380 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 16,380 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 15,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 15,963 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,915 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 15,915 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 15,915 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 15,718 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 15,712 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,650 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 13 Jun 2009 12,650 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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S407 DUB is a 1998 Gilera Stalker in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S407 DUB, 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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What year was S407 DUB registered?

S407 DUB is a 1998 Gilera Stalker, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S407 DUB safe to buy?

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