MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
417 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front tyre perished
temp fuel cap fitted but sealing.
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
no plate light inop, speedo inop
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
switch gear cables insecure. number plate light not working. chain guard insecure.
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
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SJ51 FMC is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SJ51 FMC, 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 SJ51 FMC registered?
SJ51 FMC is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 6 February 2002.
Is SJ51 FMC safe to buy?
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