Gilera Dna 50 (2003)
2003 Gilera Dna 50
CarHunch analysed 267 real MOT records for the 2003 Gilera Dna 50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Gilera DNA 50 is a significantly unreliable choice: just 26.6% pass their MOT first time, less than a third of the UK average of 80%. With nearly 5% of vehicles having suffered dangerous defects, this isn't a bike to buy without thorough inspection and realistic expectations about ongoing repair costs.
At 7,100 miles average, these are genuinely low-mileage machines, yet they're still failing regularly—suggesting age and storage issues matter more than use here. The 0.39 failures and 0.8 advisories per vehicle indicate persistent mechanical problems rather than one-off issues, so budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist and plan to address multiple defects before riding.
What to check before buying a 2003 Gilera Dna 50
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 266 | 26.5% | 0.39 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Gilera Dna 50 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Gilera Dna 50 vehicles fall between 4,267 and 9,091 miles.
MOT History Averages
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