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W195 CJN

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

586 mi
Last recorded586 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 CJN
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 586 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 586 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Chain guard lightly rubbing missing (6.2.1c)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 11,051 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

clutch lever operation stiff

front tyrs n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking

handlebar/front wheel alignment out

n/s + o/s front fork stanchions pitted

rear numberplate lamp not working

slight bind felt when front wheel is rotated by hand but nothing is detected when tested in RBT

speedo cable not secured onto speedo

speedo not working

Fail 29 Sep 2014 11,051 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

clutch lever operation stiff

front tyrs n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking

handlebar/front wheel alignment out

n/s + o/s front fork stanchions pitted

rear numberplate lamp not working

slight bind felt when front wheel is rotated by hand but nothing is detected when tested in RBT

speedo cable not secured onto speedo

speedo not working

Pass 8 Jul 2013 10,020 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

dip/main beam switch operation incorrect

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking

handlebar/wheel alignment out

slight bind on front wheel but none detected when tested in RBT,

Fail 2 Jul 2013 10,016 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

dip/main beam switch operation incorrect

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking

handlebar/wheel alignment out

slight bind on front wheel but none detected when tested in RBT,

Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,624 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no mirrors fitted to machine

Fail 26 Jul 2012 9,624 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no mirrors fitted to machine

rear brake pedal operation slightly stiff not allowing brake pedal to return to rest position but not affecting brake effort

slight bind on front wheel when turned by hand but no indication of bind when tested in RBT .

Pass 14 Mar 2011 6,998 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 6,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 5,577 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 5,501 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 5,498 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 5,368 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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W195 CJN 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 64.3%.

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 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 W195 CJN, 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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What year was W195 CJN registered?

W195 CJN is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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