MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,068 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
number plate light damaged,
rear number plate damaged,
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
no front mud guard fitted,
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
no front mud guard fitted,
number plate light damaged,
rear number plate damaged,
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Nearside Rear Drive belt guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
registration plate slightly cracked
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y517 NBV is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Y517 NBV, 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 Y517 NBV registered?
Y517 NBV is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 8 July 2001.
Is Y517 NBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y517 NBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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