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LF51 EWE

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,152 mi
Last recorded6,152 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 EWE
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 6,152 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 6,152 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 6,152 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 6,019 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 6,019 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 4,070 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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LF51 EWE is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF51 EWE, 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 LF51 EWE registered?

LF51 EWE is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is LF51 EWE safe to buy?

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