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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
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
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
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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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Y898 NLY is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 6 July 2001.
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