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Y898 NLY

2001 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 NLY
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front brake lever has too much travel

temporary brake cable nipple fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2008 4,226 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front brake lever has too much travel

temporary brake cable nipple fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2007 3,837 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 3,837 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 3,751 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

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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Y898 NLY is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y898 NLY, 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 Y898 NLY registered?

Y898 NLY is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y898 NLY safe to buy?

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