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W344 PTS

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,403 mi
Last recorded6,403 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 PTS
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 6,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 6,403 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 6,015 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 6,014 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 5,946 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

both front fork stanchion slightly pitted

Fail 16 Jun 2008 5,946 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

both front fork stanchion slightly pitted

Pass 21 May 2007 5,946 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 5,946 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,942 miles

no.plate lamp inoperative

Fail 13 Apr 2006 5,942 miles

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

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

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

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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W344 PTS is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W344 PTS, 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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W344 PTS is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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