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W978 VGT

2000 Gilera Runner

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,225 mi
Last recorded8,225 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Gilera Runner10,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 VGT
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 8,225 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 8,039 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

rider not wirerd up right

Pass 4 Nov 2011 7,762 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 7,375 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 7,048 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 6,724 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 6,281 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 6,281 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 5,669 miles

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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W978 VGT is a 2000 Gilera Runner in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 10,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W978 VGT, 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 26 years old, this Gilera Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W978 VGT registered?

W978 VGT is a 2000 Gilera Runner, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W978 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W978 VGT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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