MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Steering stop broken (2.1.4 (b))
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Steering stop broken (2.1.4 (b))
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 CYL is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BU51 CYL, 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 BU51 CYL registered?
BU51 CYL is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 28 September 2001.
Is BU51 CYL safe to buy?
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