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W253 EGH

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,289 mi
Last recorded14,289 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 EGH
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 14,289 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn front (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 14,161 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 14,158 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 14,145 miles

Run out noted on the front wheel rim.

The brake fluid level is below max.

The rear tyre has 2.5mm of tread depth, is perished and is starting to split by the rim.

Wear noted in the rear swinging arm bearings.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 14,145 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 14,088 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 13,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 13,272 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 13,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 12,837 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 12,488 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 12,185 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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W253 EGH is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W253 EGH, 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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W253 EGH is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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