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FX51 KZA

2001 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,544 mi
Last recorded8,544 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 KZA
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 8,544 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

odometer not working

Fail 20 Mar 2012 8,544 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

odometer not working

Fail 2 Mar 2012 8,544 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

odometer not working

Fail 16 Jun 2008 6,725 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 6,725 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 6,636 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2005 6,366 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 6,363 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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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FX51 KZA is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FX51 KZA, 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 FX51 KZA registered?

FX51 KZA is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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