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LJ51 OFL

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,315 mi
Last recorded4,315 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 OFL
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 4,315 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 4,309 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 3,367 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 841 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 OFL is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFL, 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 LJ51 OFL registered?

LJ51 OFL is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LJ51 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 OFL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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