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Y852 UKN

2001 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,605 mi
Last recorded3,605 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 UKN
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 3,605 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 2,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 2,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 8,529 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 8,529 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre starting to crack/split

Fail 17 Sep 2019 8,529 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre starting to crack/split

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 7,859 miles

Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 6 Aug 2018 7,859 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,851 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 7,849 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 7,846 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 7,845 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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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Y852 UKN 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 58.3%.

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 Y852 UKN, 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 Y852 UKN registered?

Y852 UKN is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y852 UKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y852 UKN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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