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W343 EGH

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,635 mi
Last recorded8,635 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 EGH
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 8,635 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 8,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 7,649 miles

Nearside Rear no chain guard fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2019 7,606 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working front and rear stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear no chain guard fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 7,319 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 6,494 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 5,642 miles

rear shock absorbers pitted but damping effect not affected

Fail 13 Aug 2013 5,639 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

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

Nearside Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

hand controls insecure to handlebars

rear shock absorbers pitted but damping effect not affected

Pass 1 Mar 2012 977 miles

Chain guard missing.

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

Swingarm bushes have slight free play.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 470 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Numberplate light does not illuminate when switched on.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,782 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,769 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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W343 EGH 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 66.7%.

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 W343 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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W343 EGH is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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