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LW51 ZHA

2001 Gilera Cougar

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,321 mi
Last recorded30,321 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 ZHA
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 30,321 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 30,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 30,229 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 30,127 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 30,127 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,084 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 29,940 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 29,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,812 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 29,812 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,510 miles

Front Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 29,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,254 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 29,254 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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LW51 ZHA is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LW51 ZHA, 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 LW51 ZHA registered?

LW51 ZHA is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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