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W346 ONJ

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,615 mi
Last recorded6,615 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 ONJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 6,615 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front lsft side foot peg slightle bent

Fail 13 Jan 2010 6,607 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 6,283 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 6,253 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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W346 ONJ is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 W346 ONJ, 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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W346 ONJ is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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