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Y895 TGJ

2001 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 TGJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 1,202 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

nearside foot peg dammaged

Fail 15 Apr 2015 1,202 miles

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

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

nearside foot peg dammaged

Pass 5 Apr 2014 782 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 12,253 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre pressure low

n/s/f footrest mounting bent

Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,440 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 11,440 miles

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

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

Chain guard missing

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

number plate lamp not working.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 10,459 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 10,458 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Number plate light n/w

Pass 14 Aug 2007 4,473 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 4,417 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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Y895 TGJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y895 TGJ, 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 Y895 TGJ registered?

Y895 TGJ is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y895 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y895 TGJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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