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HX51 XUM

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,636 mi
Last recorded9,636 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 XUM
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,636 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 9,634 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 9,629 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 7,086 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 4,026 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 4,026 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 1,374 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 387 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 11 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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HX51 XUM 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 HX51 XUM, 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 HX51 XUM registered?

HX51 XUM is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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