MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS
loose wiring around headstock.number plate lamp not working.
Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LV51 YBP is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LV51 YBP, 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 LV51 YBP registered?
LV51 YBP is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 22 December 2001.
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