MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,140 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
no chain guard fitter
side mount number plate fitted
Offside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering front brake line traps r/hand lock (2.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
no chain guard fitter
side mount number plate fitted
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS
frame of vehicle badly corroded
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
front mudgaurd fixings on o/s catching tyre
oil on rear tyre
slight buckle in rear wheel
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
front mudgaurd fixings on o/s catching tyre
oil on rear tyre
slight buckle in rear wheel
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Centre Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (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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BV51 FWX is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?
BV51 FWX is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 November 2001.
Is BV51 FWX safe to buy?
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