MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Reg light not working
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Reg light not working
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
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 a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
front tyre worn close to legal limit
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y424 NLH is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Purple 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 Y424 NLH, 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 Y424 NLH registered?
Y424 NLH is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 14 May 2001.
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