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Y675 FFV

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,217 mi
Last recorded4,217 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY675 FFV
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 4,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2013 4,217 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 3,259 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 3,259 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fail 24 May 2011 2,538 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2011 2,538 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 999 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 999 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 9,146 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 8,181 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2008 8,181 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2006 3,511 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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Y675 FFV is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y675 FFV, 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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Y675 FFV is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 4 August 2001.

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