MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HX51 XUM safe to buy?
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