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Gilera Skp (1999)

173 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.6% first-time pass rate

1999 Gilera Skp

CarHunch analysed 173 real MOT records for the 1999 Gilera Skp. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1999 Gilera SKP falls slightly short of the UK average, with a 77.6% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, suggesting these scooters are marginally more prone to minor faults than the typical vehicle. The dangerous defect rate of 4.6% is reassuringly low, so safety issues aren't a primary concern here.

At just under 10,100 miles on average, these machines have racked up modest mileage for their age—typical for leisure scooters rather than daily commuters. With 0.68 failures and 0.9 advisories per vehicle on average, expect routine wear items (lights, tyres, brakes) to need attention, so budget for regular maintenance checks before your test.

Average reliability 2.4% below UK average
77.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
8,857
typical mileage
6,154–12,349 middle half
4.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.68
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1999 Gilera Skp

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Gilera Skp 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.

6,154
low mileage
8,857
typical
12,349
high mileage

Half of all 1999 Gilera Skp vehicles fall between 6,154 and 12,349 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.68
Avg failures per vehicle
0.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Gilera Skp

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 13.3%
    Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement.
  • 11%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 11%
    Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
  • 9.1%
    Steering headbearing has excessive free play
  • 9.1%
    Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
  • 8.8%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 8.1%
    Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
  • 7.1%
    Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Gilera Skp:

1998 2000 2003