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Y926 BFX

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,123 mi
Last recorded21,123 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 BFX
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 21,123 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 21,123 miles

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))

Pass 27 May 2014 13,440 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 13,440 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 9,417 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight cracking of rear tyre wall

Fail 19 Mar 2013 9,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 8,900 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 8,832 miles

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))

Pass 21 Apr 2008 7,341 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 2,200 miles

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.

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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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.

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