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Y517 NBV

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,068 mi
Last recorded1,068 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 NBV
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 1,068 miles

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,

Fail 17 Mar 2014 1,068 miles

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,

Fail 14 Feb 2013 1,068 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 1,068 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 805 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 805 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 805 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 804 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 50 miles

registration plate slightly cracked

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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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.

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