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Y434 WUA

2001 Gilera Cougar

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,325 mi
Last recorded23,325 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 WUA
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,325 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 19,836 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 19,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 15,736 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

number plate light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2008 2,789 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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Y434 WUA is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y434 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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Y434 WUA is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 28 July 2001.

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