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Y712 AJH

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,919 mi
Last recorded15,919 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 AJH
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 15,919 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

footrest mounting bushes worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 4,527 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,919 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 15,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 15,920 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 15,920 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Chain guard missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 15,418 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,449 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,165 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 10,159 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 8,940 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 8,940 miles

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

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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Y712 AJH is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y712 AJH, 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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Y712 AJH is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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