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EO51 FBN

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,270 mi
Last recorded31,270 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 FBN
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2013 31,270 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

speedo insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,811 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

small chain guard on engine missing

Pass 23 May 2011 3,077 miles

Front 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.

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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EO51 FBN is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 EO51 FBN, 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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EO51 FBN is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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