Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Gilera Dna?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Gilera Dna?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Gilera Dna?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Gilera Dna reliable?

Based on MOT data from 424 vehicles, the 2004 Gilera Dna has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2004 Gilera Dna?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2004 Gilera Dna are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (33.1% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (29.3% of vehicles), Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (17.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Gilera Dna?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Gilera Dna (2004)

424 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.1% first-time pass rate

2004 Gilera Dna

CarHunch analysed 424 real MOT records for the 2004 Gilera Dna. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 424 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2004 Gilera DNA passes its MOT first time in 77.1% of cases, slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these scooters are reliable but need a bit more attention than typical vehicles—and with 15.8% having recorded dangerous defects, it's worth getting a thorough pre-purchase inspection. These are genuinely low-mileage machines at just over 7,000 miles on average, which is reassuring for a 20-year-old model and suggests they've been gently used; however, the average of 1.57 failures per vehicle indicates when problems do crop up, they tend to be genuine issues rather than minor niggles. The 3.6 advisories per test suggest wear-related concerns are common, so budget for brake and consumable maintenance if you're buying one. Check the service history carefully and have any prospective purchase inspected by a scooter specialist before committing.

The 2004 Gilera Dna passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (77.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

77.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

15.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.57

Over 6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–9k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.6 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 424 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 424 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 33.1%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 17.7%

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 15.1%

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect · Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Exhaust & emissions 10.7%

Exhaust noisy

Lighting 10.3%

Headlamp aim too high · Headlamp aim too low · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Before you buy a 2004 Gilera Dna

Based on MOT data from 424 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,760 Gilera Dna vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 31.2%

1,485

Blue 25.8%

1,226

Black 18.3%

870

Yellow 11.4%

543

Grey 8.6%

410

White 2.6%

124

Green 0.8%

Orange 0.5%

Purple 0.3%

Silver 0.2%

Multi-colour 0.2%

Pink 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Gilera Dna vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,449

typical

3,853

low mileage

9,396

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Gilera Dna vehicles fall between 3,853 and 9,396 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,853 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,853–9,396 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Gilera Dnas sit.

⚠ Over 12,684 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Gilera Dna — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 20% of 2004 Gilera Dnas are still active.

Numbers are declining — 19 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (20% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.57

Avg failures per vehicle

3.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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