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Y425 UGC

2001 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,572 mi
Last recorded5,572 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 UGC
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 5,572 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 5,572 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 5,572 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 5,371 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front sprocket mounting bolt missing

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Suspect front tyre starting to crack

suspect rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Jun 2009 5,206 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 5,202 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 4,202 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 4,057 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 2,957 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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Y425 UGC is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y425 UGC, 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 Y425 UGC registered?

Y425 UGC is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y425 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y425 UGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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