MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
front tyre on legal limit
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
front tyre on legal limit
Clutch lever bent downwards making the lever out of alignment
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Clutch lever bent downwards making the lever out of alignment
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
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Y354 GYJ is a 2001 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 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 Y354 GYJ, 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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Y354 GYJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 August 2001.
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