MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chain guard is missing
Clutch needs adjusting
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS
Chain guard is missing
Clutch needs adjusting
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
chain guard missing
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LF51 YYV is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2002 Gilera Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 6,392 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 LF51 YYV, 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 24 years old, this Gilera Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LF51 YYV registered?
LF51 YYV is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 13 February 2002.
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