MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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)
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)
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
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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
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?
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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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