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LK51 ZSU

2001 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,676 mi
Last recorded13,676 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 ZSU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 13,676 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 13,671 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,603 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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LK51 ZSU is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LK51 ZSU, 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 LK51 ZSU registered?

LK51 ZSU is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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