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YX51 ERJ

2001 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,544 mi
Last recorded13,544 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 ERJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2011 13,544 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,544 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 12,505 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 12,410 miles

Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2008 7,409 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 7,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2007 177 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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YX51 ERJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 YX51 ERJ, 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 YX51 ERJ registered?

YX51 ERJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YX51 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX51 ERJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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