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FD51 HRJ

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,046 mi
Last recorded6,046 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 HRJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 6,046 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 9,046 miles

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 ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 9,321 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jan 2015 9,301 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 9,301 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,375 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 8,372 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2009 7,989 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 May 2009 7,981 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2008 5,194 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 5,190 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,530 miles

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2006 11,530 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jul 2006 11,530 miles

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.

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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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.

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