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Y424 NLH

2001 Gilera Cougar

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

11,199 mi
Last recorded11,199 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 NLH
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 11,199 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 11,199 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 11,199 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 11,067 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 11,066 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,229 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 14,237 miles

Reg light not working

Fail 27 Jul 2011 14,229 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Reg light not working

Fail 4 Mar 2011 14,229 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 14,229 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 14,229 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,800 miles

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 13,651 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 12,110 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 12,110 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 12,013 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 7,942 miles

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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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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Y424 NLH is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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