MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
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Y968 NPU 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 Y968 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 Y968 NPU registered?
Y968 NPU is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 July 2001.
Is Y968 NPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y968 NPU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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