MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
706 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose various (5.2.2 (d))
Fuel cap unable to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose various (5.2.2 (d))
Fuel cap unable to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Chain guard missing ()
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))
Chain guard missing ()
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Fuel cap seal starting to perish
Headlamp dipswitch worn.
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Petrol cap seal showing signs of age
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
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Y59 KGO is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y59 KGO, 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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Y59 KGO is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 19 August 2001.
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