MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,888 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Oil leak
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front mudguard loose
Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
Front Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Oil leak
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front mudguard loose
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)
Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)
Oil leak
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front brake slight bind
front mudguard loose
os indicator tell tale & front position lamp intermitant
slight increase in idle speed when steering turned
Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)
Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Nearside Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Offside Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
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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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y693 XGS is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 Y693 XGS, 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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Y693 XGS is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 28 August 2001.
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