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Y354 GYJ

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,469 mi
Last recorded8,469 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY354 GYJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 8,469 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 8,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 4,745 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 4,745 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 4,635 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 2,984 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 2,984 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 1,979 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 1,114 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 1,098 miles

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?

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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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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