MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
advise clutch handle broken
advise near side front mirror glass damage
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
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Y478 NLN is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 Y478 NLN, 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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Y478 NLN is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 10 April 2001.
Is Y478 NLN safe to buy?
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