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Y851 AVG

2001 Gilera Cougar

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,997 mi
Last recorded1,997 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 AVG
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 1,997 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Nearside Lower Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Offside Lower Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 1,997 miles

Nearside Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Nearside Lower Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Offside Lower Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 1,997 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

both front and rear tyres are starting to perish in sidewalls

rear number plate lamp insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2007 1,997 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

both front and rear tyres are starting to perish in sidewalls

rear number plate lamp insecure

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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Y851 AVG is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y851 AVG, 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 Y851 AVG registered?

Y851 AVG is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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