MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight cracking of rear tyre wall
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight cracking of rear tyre wall
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front fork leg seals strating to weep
headlight beam European. tape fitted to headlamp
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y926 BFX is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y926 BFX, 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 Y926 BFX registered?
Y926 BFX is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 June 2001.
Is Y926 BFX safe to buy?
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