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LF51 LUD

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

3,775 mi
Last recorded3,775 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 LUD
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 3,775 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 3,625 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 1,683 miles

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

speedo illumination not working

Fail 3 Aug 2012 1,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

speedo illumination not working

Pass 4 Aug 2011 376 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 376 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 5,931 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 5,931 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 May 2009 3,578 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 14 May 2009 3,578 miles

Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Chain guard missing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 3,476 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 1,780 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 719 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 LUD is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black 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 LF51 LUD, 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 LUD registered?

LF51 LUD is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 28 October 2001.

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