MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,699 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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.
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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