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GX51 RYP

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,383 mi
Last recorded7,383 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 RYP
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 7,383 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 7,383 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 7,094 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 5,829 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 5,829 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Handlebar fractured (2.1.1b)

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

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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GX51 RYP is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GX51 RYP, 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 GX51 RYP registered?

GX51 RYP is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is GX51 RYP safe to buy?

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