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Y464 JRO

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

22,785 mi
Last recorded22,785 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY464 JRO
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,785 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 22,785 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,196 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 19,196 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 19,195 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

clutch lever damaged

main beam tell tail warning light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,213 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 16,647 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 16,647 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 15 Feb 2008 16,050 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 14,604 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 14,598 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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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Y464 JRO is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y464 JRO, 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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Y464 JRO is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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