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Y519 TSJ

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY519 TSJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018

Central Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play at sprocket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Jul 2018

Front Tyre is unsuitable fitted wrongly with side wall intructions (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Wheel bearing has excessive play sprocket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2017 728 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 728 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 2,597 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2013 358 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012
Pass 13 Aug 2010 3,869 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 1,224 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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Y519 TSJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y519 TSJ, 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 Y519 TSJ registered?

Y519 TSJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y519 TSJ safe to buy?

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