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YS51 DXA

2001 Gilera Cougar

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,587 mi
Last recorded9,587 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Gilera Cougar5,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 DXA
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2021 9,587 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 May 2019 9,510 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 9,474 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 9,354 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 9,334 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 9,321 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 7,448 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 7,362 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 7,334 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 7,308 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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YS51 DXA is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YS51 DXA, 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 YS51 DXA registered?

YS51 DXA is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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