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Y754 FDV

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

271 mi
Last recorded271 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY754 FDV
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 271 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 163 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 152 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Main beam warning light inoperative

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear position light/ brake light fitted on n/s non on O/S

Spikes fitted on handlebar ends

Pass 6 Jul 2019 4,451 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 3,460 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 5,979 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 5,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 3,263 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 2,139 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 2,127 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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Y754 FDV is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y754 FDV, 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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What year was Y754 FDV registered?

Y754 FDV is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y754 FDV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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