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LJ51 MEU

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

11,460 mi
Last recorded11,460 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 MEU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 11,460 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 11,460 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 10,714 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 10,714 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2014 9,877 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 9,872 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 8,744 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 8,744 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 6,640 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 3,595 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 3,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 383 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 379 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 11,488 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 11,488 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2007 10,094 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,888 miles

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.

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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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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