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Y807 AEX

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY807 AEX
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010
Fail 19 Apr 2010

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

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

no speed ometer fitted

sowing wehite light to rear no plate light

Pass 20 Jan 2009 5,590 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 5,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 5,188 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 5,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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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Y807 AEX is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y807 AEX, 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 Y807 AEX registered?

Y807 AEX is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 11 August 2001.

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