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Y433 WUA

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

2,090 mi
Last recorded2,090 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 WUA
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 2,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 1,808 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 18,517 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 14,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose end can clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 14,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing

Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly handle grip sticking on handlebars (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose end can clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 11,863 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 11,861 miles

Front Fork yoke insecure mudguard insecure 3/bolts sheared (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel spoke excessively loose rear wheel rim movement spokes to hub (5.2.2 (d))

rear brake pivot on limits

Pass 23 Nov 2019 9,733 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 7,874 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 7,874 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 5,611 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 5,604 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 5,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 5,576 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 5,526 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 5,526 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 4,761 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 4,761 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 4,687 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 4,687 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 3,420 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 1,561 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 633 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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Y433 WUA is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y433 WUA, 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 Y433 WUA registered?

Y433 WUA is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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