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Y963 NPU

2001 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,334 mi
Last recorded10,334 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 NPU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 10,334 miles

Battery weak

Front forks slightly pitted

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Seat mountings worn

Slight movement in handlebar mountings

Fail 22 Apr 2011 10,334 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Battery weak

Front forks slightly pitted

Seat mountings worn

Slight movement in handlebar mountings

Pass 23 May 2007 9,070 miles

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

number plate light in op

Pass 23 Sep 2005 8,816 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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Y963 NPU is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y963 NPU, 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 Y963 NPU registered?

Y963 NPU is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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