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Y423 OEE

2001 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,598 mi
Last recorded13,598 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 OEE
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 13,598 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 13,591 miles

Front Brake component insecure pad locking device insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted locling device fitted wrong direction (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2015 12,287 miles

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

Main beam tell tail not working

Number plate light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2013 12,214 miles

Neutral light staying on

Pass 3 May 2012
Fail 3 May 2012

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 8,943 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 3,116 miles

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

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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Y423 OEE 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y423 OEE, 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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Y423 OEE is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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