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W136 YCY

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,222 mi
Last recorded6,222 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 YCY
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 6,222 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

rear brake on full adjustment

Fail 20 Jun 2016 6,222 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain circlip (6.2.1h)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake on full adjustment

Pass 1 Dec 2014 6,222 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Slight delamination of rear number plate

Fail 1 Dec 2014 6,222 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Slight delamination of rear number plate

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 5,178 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 5,178 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,557 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 11,507 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2011 8,637 miles

rear shocks misty

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded

f/brake lever damaged

front shocks corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 5,788 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 5,413 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 5,034 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre pressure low.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 4,732 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 4,339 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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W136 YCY is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Gilera Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 6,030 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 W136 YCY, 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 26 years old, this Gilera Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W136 YCY is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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