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Y404 HGY

2001 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,364 mi
Last recorded5,364 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 HGY
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 5,364 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 5,364 miles

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front chain guard missing

No front mudguard fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 5,361 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 5,361 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front fender not secure

rear wheel bearings not checked due to excessive deteriation of spokes

Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Jun 2008 5,361 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 5,173 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 3,270 miles

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

near side front fork leg top seal weeping slightly

rear swinging arm bearings have slight play

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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Y404 HGY is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y404 HGY, 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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Y404 HGY is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 22 April 2001.

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