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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
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)
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)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
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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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What year was Y449 MBV registered?
Y449 MBV is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 19 August 2001.
Is Y449 MBV safe to buy?
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