MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Chain guard missing ()
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Chain guard missing ()
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Chain guard missing
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Chain guard missing
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD51 HRJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FD51 HRJ, 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 FD51 HRJ registered?
FD51 HRJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 6 December 2001.
Is FD51 HRJ safe to buy?
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