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BT51 FZM

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

236 mi
Last recorded236 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 FZM
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 236 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 3 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 14,679 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 9 May 2011 14,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 14,605 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

no front sprocket cover

Pass 4 May 2010 11,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 9,646 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Apr 2009 9,545 miles

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

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2008 7,297 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 7,284 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2007 5,744 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 5,744 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

front tyre has cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2006 4,526 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 4,526 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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BT51 FZM is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc 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 BT51 FZM, 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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BT51 FZM is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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