MOT History from tests of petrol GILERA RUNNERs year 2008

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Pass percent:75.00%

(The average a petrol GILERA RUNNER year 2008 passes without issue)

Based on:2,592 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	100
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	95
Registration plate issues	42
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	30
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	30
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	28
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	27
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	22
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	20
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	19
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	17
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	16
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	13
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	12
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	10
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	8
Offside Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	7
Registration plate lamp issues	7
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	6
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	6
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	5
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means \|7.2.2b\|	3
Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	3
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	3
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))	2
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged \|6.1.1a\|	2
Front Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	2
Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut\|s\| \|4.2.3a\|	2
Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.8 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	2
Rear wheel spindle loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Front Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Offside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Rear Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front suspension assembly component excessively bent \|2.3.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Rear Rear wheel insecure \|4.2.3b\|	2
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	100
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	95
Registration plate issues	42
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	30
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	30
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	28
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	27
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	22
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	20
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	19
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	17
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	16
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	13
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	12
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	10
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	8
Offside Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	7
Registration plate lamp issues	7
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	6
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	6
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	5
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means \|7.2.2b\|	3
Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	3
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	3
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))	2
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged \|6.1.1a\|	2
Front Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	2
Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut\|s\| \|4.2.3a\|	2
Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.8 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	2
Rear wheel spindle loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Front Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Offside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Rear Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front suspension assembly component excessively bent \|2.3.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Rear Rear wheel insecure \|4.2.3b\|	2
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol GILERA RUNNERs year 2008

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