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Y94 GUF

2001 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,347 mi
Last recorded8,347 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 GUF
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 8,347 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

forks condition

front tyre condition

swing arm worn

Fail 26 Mar 2009 8,334 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

rear swing arm play

Pass 1 May 2008 7,607 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

slight swing arm wear

Fail 29 Apr 2008 7,607 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

slight swing arm wear

Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,094 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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Y94 GUF is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black 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 Y94 GUF, 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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Y94 GUF is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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