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Y475 DGP

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,712 mi
Last recorded2,712 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 DGP
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 2,712 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 2,707 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 2,613 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 2,609 miles

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected head bearings notchy and stiff front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2006 2,572 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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Y475 DGP is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black 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 Y475 DGP, 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 Y475 DGP registered?

Y475 DGP is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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