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GILERA RUNNER1999 · 0.1L PETROL

V255 DVF

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1999 GILERA RUNNER — PETROL, 124cc. This vehicle has 11,952 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 01/05/2008
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
124cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing data for nearly two decades. While the vehicle passed its test in May 2007, there have been no recorded MOT entries to the present date. This nineteen-year gap in official certification history represents a significant risk, as it is impossible to verify if the mechanical condition has remained stable or suffered from progressive deterioration since the last recorded inspection. The recorded mileage is exceptionally low, sitting at 11,952 miles over 27 years. This averages out to approximately 443 miles per year, suggesting the vehicle spent long periods stationary rather than in use. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to secondary mechanical issues such as perished rubber seals, degraded fuel systems, and internal corrosion on metal surfaces that are not captured by mileage alone. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. The May 2007 failure at 11,952 miles highlighted critical issues including excessive corrosion on the front suspension assembly and structural weakening of the rear load-bearing members. Given that the vehicle passed just two days later, these specific faults were addressed, but the subsequent decades of inactivity mean that rust has likely returned or worsened. Focus the inspection on frame-deep-seated corrosion, seized brake calipers, and the condition of all rubber hoses and bushings which may have perished from age.

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45
/ 100 · Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 4, 2026, 12:39 AM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing data for nearly two decades. While the vehicle passed its test in May 2007, there have been no recorded MOT entries to the present date. This nineteen-year gap in official certification history represents a significant risk, as it is impossible to verify if the mechanical condition has remained stable or suffered from progressive deterioration since the last recorded inspection. The recorded mileage is exceptionally low, sitting at 11,952 miles over 27 years. This averages out to approximately 443 miles per year, suggesting the vehicle spent long periods stationary rather than in use. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to secondary mechanical issues such as perished rubber seals, degraded fuel systems, and internal corrosion on metal surfaces that are not captured by mileage alone. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. The May 2007 failure at 11,952 miles highlighted critical issues including excessive corrosion on the front suspension assembly and structural weakening of the rear load-bearing members. Given that the vehicle passed just two days later, these specific faults were addressed, but the subsequent decades of inactivity mean that rust has likely returned or worsened. Focus the inspection on frame-deep-seated corrosion, seized brake calipers, and the condition of all rubber hoses and bushings which may have perished from age.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1999 Gilera Runner (V255 DVF) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2007 to May 2007, with 2 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 50% of its MOT tests, totaling 1 passes against 1 fails. This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d”; “Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)”; “Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)”.

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