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AY51 HXU

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

1,272 mi
Last recorded1,272 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HXU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 1,272 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 1,272 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 1,270 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 17 May 2014 1,270 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chain guard missing

n/s + o/s front fork stanchions pitted

n/s/r inticator fixing loose

o/s steering at full lock affects engine speed .

rear numberplate lamp not working

rear position/brake lamp loose

various frame covers fitted to machines frame at time of test

Pass 18 May 2012 157 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 May 2012 154 miles

Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 6 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 1,086 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 1,082 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 573 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 573 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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AY51 HXU is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 AY51 HXU, 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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AY51 HXU is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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