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Y937 TKP

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,229 mi
Last recorded2,229 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 TKP
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 2,229 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced paint coming off under low part of frame assy. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 2,229 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced paint coming off under low part of frame assy. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) repaired wiring plugs. (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 2,229 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake due to new pads fitted. (1.2.1 (c))

Front Chain guard missing ()

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly loose play between front sprocket and spline. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 2,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure swing arm bearings loose/worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

speedo cable missing

Front drive sprocket cover mising

Pass 12 Jul 2017 1,168 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 1,167 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2006 734 miles

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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Y937 TKP is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y937 TKP, 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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Y937 TKP is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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