MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
number plate lamp not working
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV51 BSU is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BV51 BSU, 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 BV51 BSU registered?
BV51 BSU is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 6 October 2001.
Is BV51 BSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV51 BSU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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