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Y703 OEE

2001 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

4,535 mi
Last recorded4,535 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 OEE
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2017 4,535 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired lense cover missing (1.5.3a)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Fuel system component insecure fuel tank loose (7.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Headlamp incorrect colour light sourse obstructed (1.2.1)

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

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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 reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Rear mud guard and licenceplate holder insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2016 4,368 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 4,368 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 10 May 2014 2,610 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 2,610 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 2,593 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

rear wheel flexing due to broken and loose spokes

Pass 18 Nov 2011 2,540 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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Y703 OEE is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 Y703 OEE, 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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Y703 OEE is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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