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PK51 HZJ

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,608 mi
Last recorded4,608 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 HZJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2019 4,608 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Slight play in rubber handle bar mounts.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 1,387 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2016 1,331 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 1,167 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 1,058 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 965 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 921 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 808 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 799 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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PK51 HZJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PK51 HZJ, 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 PK51 HZJ registered?

PK51 HZJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is PK51 HZJ safe to buy?

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