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Y884 RPX

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,599 mi
Last recorded11,599 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY884 RPX
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 11,599 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 11,599 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Stops on fairing and cables not steering stop (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Wheel adjuster fitted incorrectly. Wheel is not alined at all (2.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail Can take it off the sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Fork dust seal missing

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing

Rear Rear brake travel is excessive

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Swingarm bush has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 11,599 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

gear linkage worn

main beam tell tale in-op

n/s/f suspension dust seal missing

Pass 21 Aug 2018 11,487 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 11,487 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 11,454 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 10,673 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

chain guard missing

Fail 17 Jun 2015 10,668 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Chain guard missing

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 99,907 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 9,757 miles

slight play in rear swinging arm

Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,866 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 5,064 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 4,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 4,555 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 4,268 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 3,680 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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Y884 RPX is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y884 RPX, 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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Y884 RPX is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 7 April 2001.

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