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4,438 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Rear Wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake component inadequately mounted brake arm. no split pins (1.1.21 (c))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected notchy with front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front suspension has a modification which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel inadequatly repaired but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
slight wear in rear swinging arm bearing borderline
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
slight wear in rear swinging arm bearing borderline
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
security of fuel tank borderline
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
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Y38 YUT is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 Y38 YUT, 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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Y38 YUT is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 13 June 2001.
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