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S659 SCF

1999 Gilera Skp

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,782 mi
Last recorded17,782 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Gilera Skp8,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 SCF
MakeGilera
ModelSkp
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,782 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 15,276 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 15,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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S659 SCF is a 1999 Gilera Skp in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S659 SCF, 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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What year was S659 SCF registered?

S659 SCF is a 1999 Gilera Skp, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S659 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S659 SCF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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