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Y449 MBV

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 MBV
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front mudguard cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2014 4,227 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Chain guard missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 4,228 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 4,228 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 6,340 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 6,340 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 6,340 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 6,339 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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Y449 MBV is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y449 MBV, 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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Y449 MBV is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 19 August 2001.

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