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Y895 UGN

2001 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,876 mi
Last recorded5,876 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 UGN
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 5,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 5,876 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 5,873 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 5,873 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Oct 2011 5,538 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 5,537 miles

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 4,600 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 4,600 miles

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

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

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 UGN is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y895 UGN, 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 UGN registered?

Y895 UGN is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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