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LV51 YBP

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,273 mi
Last recorded23,273 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 YBP
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,273 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 23,273 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 21,673 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,347 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 21,347 miles

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.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 21,347 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,047 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,767 miles

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.

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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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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LV51 YBP is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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