MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
seat slight movement
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
seat slight movement
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Handlebar cracked (2.1.1b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)
Indicator tell tales not working but can be seen from riding position
Nearside front fork corroded and pitted
Rear pillion footrest worn
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Centre Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Outer Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
front and rear tyre pressures low
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YS51 JTO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2002 Gilera Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 6,392 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 YS51 JTO, 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 24 years old, this Gilera Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YS51 JTO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 February 2002.
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