MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,210 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))
Rear sprocket bolts appear tight but locking washer not securing the bolt
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain worn to excess badly twisted (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected cable outer damaged (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper head stay bracket bots missing
Offside Front 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 Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))
Rear tyre pressure low
Rear sprocket bolts appear tight but locking washer not securing the nuts?
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Chain guard missing
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB52 SLU is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2003 Gilera Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 6,730 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 LB52 SLU, 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 23 years old, this Gilera Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LB52 SLU registered?
LB52 SLU is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 8 February 2003.
Is LB52 SLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LB52 SLU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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