MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
drive chain tension incorrect(too tight) †sprockets worn to excess
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ51 MEU is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 LJ51 MEU, 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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LJ51 MEU is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 November 2001.
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