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Y329 GHC

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,854 mi
Last recorded13,854 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 GHC
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2013 13,854 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,373 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 19 Mar 2012 12,319 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,802 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 10,802 miles

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 7,981 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 May 2009 7,981 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 7,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 5,344 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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Y329 GHC 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 55.6%.

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 Y329 GHC, 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 Y329 GHC registered?

Y329 GHC is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 22 August 2001.

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