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FE51 WBO

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,632 mi
Last recorded3,632 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 WBO
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 3,632 miles

Fork tubes pitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Handlebar rubber bushes worn

Fail 12 Sep 2020 3,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fork tubes pitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Handlebar rubber bushes worn

Fail 5 Nov 2014 2,641 miles

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 2,641 miles

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 1,017 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 1,017 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 234 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2012 234 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 132 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

handle bar mountings worn

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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FE51 WBO 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 55.6%.

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 FE51 WBO, 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 FE51 WBO registered?

FE51 WBO is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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