MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FX51 MXJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FX51 MXJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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