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EX51 YMV

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

14,750 mi
Last recorded14,750 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YMV
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 14,750 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake lever pivot worn

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2015 13,571 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 13,542 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,193 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 11,155 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 9,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Jul 2006 8,551 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 8,551 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 8,472 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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EX51 YMV 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 44.4%.

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 EX51 YMV, 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 EX51 YMV registered?

EX51 YMV is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is EX51 YMV safe to buy?

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