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W237 GUG

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,317 mi
Last recorded11,317 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 GUG
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2018 11,317 miles

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

Central Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Central Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 11,314 miles

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)

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Registration plate insecure number plate hanger (6.3.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 8,511 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 8,180 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,180 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 7,256 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 May 2009 4,935 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2008 4,818 miles

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

front tyre cracking

Fail 3 Jan 2008 4,818 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

front tyre cracking

Fail 14 Dec 2006 4,238 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 4,238 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 3,792 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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W237 GUG is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W237 GUG, 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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W237 GUG is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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