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S578 EKN

1999 Gilera Skp

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,292 mi
Last recorded11,292 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Gilera Skp8,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 EKN
MakeGilera
ModelSkp
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,292 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 11,292 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,958 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 9,958 miles

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

Rear Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 9,694 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Skp?

Based on 2,276 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 69
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 67
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 61
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S578 EKN is a 1999 Gilera Skp in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Gilera Skp models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 8,857 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 Skp fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S578 EKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Skp typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Gilera Skp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S578 EKN is a 1999 Gilera Skp, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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