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Y696 XGS

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

6,699 mi
Last recorded6,699 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 XGS
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 6,699 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated Lower rubber mounting bushes (2.1.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear brake squeaking

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 6,699 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. R & L (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil R & L (2.4.A.1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose R & l top handlebar clamp to riser bolts (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated Lower rubber mounting bushes (2.1.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear brake squeaking

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 6,699 miles

Fork gaiters split.

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar mounting bushes have slight movment.

Small fracture in exhaust & R/H footrest mounting.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 6,699 miles

Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength rear brake cable not conected (3.2.A1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear control not working (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Small fracture in exhaust and right hand foot rest mounting

dust covers on front forks damaged and torn

movement in handle bars rubber mounted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 6,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 6,696 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,372 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 9,164 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 8,512 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 8,512 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 7,368 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,368 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 6,769 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 6,747 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 6,699 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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Y696 XGS is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y696 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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Y696 XGS is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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