MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
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
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
oil on rear tyre
oil on rear tyre
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)
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)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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