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Y59 KGO

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

706 mi
Last recorded706 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 KGO
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 706 miles

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))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 705 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 21,190 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 21,188 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 21,172 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,575 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 20,570 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,308 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,283 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 3,664 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 3,664 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 3,180 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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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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