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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
fork stantions corroded
main beam warning lamp faulty
no speedo fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
fork stantions corroded
main beam warning lamp faulty
no speedo fitted
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
headlamp main beam warning lamp faulty
no speedo fitted
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y856 OVN is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y856 OVN, 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 Y856 OVN registered?
Y856 OVN is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 April 2001.
Is Y856 OVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y856 OVN shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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