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Y844 WRH

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 WRH
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013
Fail 21 Mar 2013

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 8,944 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 8,943 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear brake arm nearing end of adjustment

Pass 21 Mar 2009 4,917 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 4,116 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 4,116 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 3,997 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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Y844 WRH is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 Y844 WRH, 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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Y844 WRH is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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