MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Chain guard missing
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Chain guard missing
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
front tyre starting to crack and perish
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY51 BZD is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2001 Gilera Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 5,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Gilera Cougar fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 386 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 BZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Gilera Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Gilera Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AY51 BZD registered?
AY51 BZD is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 7 October 2001.
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