MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
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Y597 NLK is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y597 NLK, 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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Y597 NLK is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 16 May 2001.
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