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FX51 MXJ

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,323 mi
Last recorded22,323 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 MXJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 22,323 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 22,323 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 21,476 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

number plate fading

Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,476 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

number plate fading

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,239 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 13,409 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 8,748 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 4,366 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 214 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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FX51 MXJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FX51 MXJ, 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 FX51 MXJ registered?

FX51 MXJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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