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Y698 CCY

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,085 mi
Last recorded11,085 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 CCY
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 11,085 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 11,085 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 11,085 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

None std rear indicators fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 11,081 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 8,963 miles

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

oil on rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,963 miles

oil on rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2010 8,514 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 8,514 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 6,748 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 6,748 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 6,332 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 3,898 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 2,066 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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Y698 CCY is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y698 CCY, 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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Y698 CCY is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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