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Y728 UGJ

2001 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,699 mi
Last recorded9,699 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 UGJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 9,699 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 9,692 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 8,392 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 8,392 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 6,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 5,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 4,583 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 4,567 miles

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

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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Y728 UGJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y728 UGJ, 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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Y728 UGJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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