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Y881 PSN

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,631 mi
Last recorded5,631 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 PSN
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 5,631 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 5,631 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength caliper housing (3.2.A1)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil ns+os (2.3.3)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Fuel system component insecure tank (7.2.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride clip wrong way round (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride clutch lever locking nut (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride gear lingade (6.2.1h)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride sprocket tabs (6.2.1h)

Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rider footpeg pin missing (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride brake arm (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated at header (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. ns+os (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 5,631 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

number plate light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2014 5,631 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

number plate light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2012 5,515 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 5,512 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 4,865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 3,934 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 2,194 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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Y881 PSN 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 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 Y881 PSN, 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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Y881 PSN is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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