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GN51 UGO

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,296 mi
Last recorded7,296 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 UGO
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 7,296 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 7,296 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 7,207 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 6,650 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 6,650 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 4,100 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 4,091 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 4,055 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 2,012 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

front sprocket cover missing

Pass 17 Dec 2005 509 miles

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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GN51 UGO is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GN51 UGO, 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 GN51 UGO registered?

GN51 UGO is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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