MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Chain guard missing
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
main beam warning light not working ?
front chain sprocket cover missing
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
both of the rider footrest bent back slightly
main beam indicator not working
no cover fitted over the front sprocket rider could get greaes on his flairs.
the handlebar mounting rubbers have alittle to much freeplay in them recommend they are replaced
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
front sprocket cover missing
nearside rider footrest bracketbent in slightly
offside rider footrest bent in and back slightly
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
front sprocket cover missing,riders flairs could be damaged by the chain.
have not been able to check headlight aim.
nearside rider footrest bracket bent in slightly.
offside riders footrest bent in and back slightly.
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LG51 ESO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LG51 ESO, 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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LG51 ESO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 11 February 2002.
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