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Y559 XBM

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,557 mi
Last recorded26,557 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 XBM
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 26,557 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 26,557 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,664 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,934 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 13,852 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,735 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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Y559 XBM is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y559 XBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y559 XBM registered?

Y559 XBM is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y559 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 XBM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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