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Y365 TCS

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

12,308 mi
Last recorded12,308 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY365 TCS
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 12,308 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 12,308 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,689 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 10,689 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 10,658 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 10,630 miles

Centre Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,630 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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Y365 TCS is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 Y365 TCS, 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 Y365 TCS registered?

Y365 TCS is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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