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

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 Ice?

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 Ice?

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 Ice reliable?

Based on MOT data from 210 vehicles, the 2004 Gilera Ice has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.8%, 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 Ice?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2004 Gilera Ice are: Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (35.3% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (35.3% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (31.2% 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 Ice?

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 Ice (2004)

210 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.8% first-time pass rate

2004 Gilera Ice

CarHunch analysed 210 real MOT records for the 2004 Gilera Ice. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Gilera Ice is below the UK average, with a 72.8% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, suggesting these machines need more remedial work than typical. The 10% dangerous defect rate is manageable but worth noting—check brakes and lighting thoroughly at inspection.

These are low-mileage bikes (7,144 median miles), so you're likely looking at older stock or machines that haven't been ridden hard, which is positive for wear. However, the average of 1.42 failures per vehicle and 2.7 advisories suggests minor issues accumulate, so budget for routine fixes before purchase and plan a full safety check with a specialist mechanic.

We have limited data for the 2004 Gilera Ice — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

72.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

10%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.42

Over 4.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–10k

For context

These stats describe 210 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 210 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 35.3%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible

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

Lighting 35.3%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam

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

Brake wear 27.1%

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

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

Suspension & steering 14.5%

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Nearside 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 10.4%

Exhaust noisy

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Before you buy a 2004 Gilera Ice

Based on MOT data from 210 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10% 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 922 Gilera Ice vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 90.3%

833

Silver 3.6%

Grey 2%

Blue 1.3%

Red 1.2%

Yellow 0.5%

Orange 0.5%

White 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Gilera Ice 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.

7,144

typical

4,755

low mileage

10,282

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Gilera Ice vehicles fall between 4,755 and 10,282 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,755 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.

✓ 4,755–10,282 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Gilera Ices sit.

⚠ Over 13,880 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 Ice — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 33% of 2004 Gilera Ices are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2017 (33% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2017.

MOT History Averages

4.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.42

Avg failures per vehicle

2.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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