MOT Status
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29,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chain guard missing ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot needs fitting more on to the spline (1.1.1 (b))
gear linkage worn
loose panel but not effecting steering
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition loose on head bolts (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake reaction bracket excessively worn bolt fitted incorrectly (1.1.15 (b))
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Throttle operating incorrectly revs up when steering turns to the right (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Chain guard missing ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot needs fitting more on to the spline (1.1.1 (b))
gear linkage worn
loose panel but not effecting steering
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail tab washers need bending over (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y417 OFU is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 Y417 OFU, 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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Y417 OFU is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 18 July 2001.
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