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Y448 UON

2001 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,199 mi
Last recorded6,199 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 UON
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,199 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,199 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

cyl/head steady engine bolts missing

riders seat secure but not located correctly

Fail 21 Sep 2012 6,199 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

cyl/head steady engine bolts missing

riders seat secure but not located correctly

Pass 20 Sep 2011 6,199 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 6,199 miles

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

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 5,268 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 5,257 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 4,968 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 4,968 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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Y448 UON 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 55.6%.

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 Y448 UON, 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 Y448 UON registered?

Y448 UON is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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