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W354 ONJ

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,574 mi
Last recorded19,574 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 ONJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,574 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 18,759 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,532 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,763 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 12,735 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 9,360 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,103 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 5,520 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 5,520 miles

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

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

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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W354 ONJ is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W354 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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What year was W354 ONJ registered?

W354 ONJ is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W354 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W354 ONJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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