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AY51 BZD

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,951 mi
Last recorded11,951 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BZD
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 11,951 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 8,867 miles

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 8,867 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 6,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 5,631 miles

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 5,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 3,445 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 3,105 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 2,102 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 682 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?

Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
624
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 386
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 372
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) 320
Drive chain excessively loose 235
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 190
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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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AY51 BZD is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 7 October 2001.

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