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BV51 FWX

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

2,140 mi
Last recorded2,140 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 FWX
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 2,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 2,131 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 929 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 929 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 1 miles

no chain guard fitter

side mount number plate fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 1 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 39,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 39,031 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 38,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,233 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 37,169 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,471 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 34,471 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,443 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 34,436 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 34,436 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 15,229 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 15,089 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,224 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2008 12,224 miles

Centre Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 11,282 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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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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BV51 FWX is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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