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KE51 WJX

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,236 mi
Last recorded9,236 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 WJX
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 9,236 miles

Drive chain worn/dry

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 7,593 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 7,593 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 7,233 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 5,874 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 5,817 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 5,246 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

movement in top yoke mounting bolt

slight play in handlebar risers

Fail 20 Jun 2012 5,246 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

movement in top yoke mounting bolt

slight play in handlebar risers

Pass 24 Jun 2011 5,440 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 5,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 1,875 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2009 1,140 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 1,136 miles

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

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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KE51 WJX is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE51 WJX, 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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KE51 WJX is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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