MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
874 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
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Y208 DGT is a 2001 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 Y208 DGT, 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 Y208 DGT registered?
Y208 DGT is a 2001 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 4 July 2001.
Is Y208 DGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y208 DGT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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