MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
swing arm slight wear
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y782 EAY is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y782 EAY, 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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Y782 EAY is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 11 April 2001.
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