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EO51 XOP

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,124 mi
Last recorded11,124 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 XOP
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 11,124 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 11,124 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 10,146 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 8,341 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 8,338 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 8,334 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 6,565 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,565 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 4,749 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 4,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 3,280 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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EO51 XOP is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XOP, 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 EO51 XOP registered?

EO51 XOP is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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