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LJ51 ODX

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,540 mi
Last recorded25,540 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ODX
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,540 miles

Front Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear tyre slightly perished and cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2013 25,530 miles

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

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

Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear tyre slightly perished and cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,300 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 24,300 miles

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,982 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Riders seat is worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,295 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear number plate slightly worn

Pass 13 May 2009 20,375 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,231 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 18,231 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2007 16,082 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 13,553 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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LJ51 ODX is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LJ51 ODX, 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 ODX is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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