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LF51 OES

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 OES
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 2 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 1 miles

Nearside Upper Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2018 14,404 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp pattern disrupted - taped over for test

Fail 15 Sep 2018 14,404 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake lever damaged

Rear Brake cable slightly loose (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 10,007 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 10,000 miles

Brake component has been modified. rear brake cable (3.1.5)

handlebars slightly miss aligned

right mirror cracked

speedometer not working

Pass 11 Apr 2015 10,000 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 10,000 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 9,999 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 9,999 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 4,341 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 4,324 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 1,284 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 OES 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 76.9%.

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 OES, 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 OES registered?

LF51 OES is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 13 October 2001.

Is LF51 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 OES shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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