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Y828 UGN

2001 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,625 mi
Last recorded6,625 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 UGN
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 6,625 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

front forks corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 6,621 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside rider footrest slightly bent

numberplate light not working/ holder damaged

throttle slow to return

Pass 28 Aug 2012 5,842 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

riders footpeg slightly bent but secure

Fail 24 Aug 2012 5,842 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

riders footpeg slightly bent but secure

Pass 23 May 2011 5,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 2,213 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2010 2,211 miles

Front Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 4,963 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 4,947 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 4,940 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 4,935 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 4,887 miles

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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Y828 UGN is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Green 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 Y828 UGN, 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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Y828 UGN is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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