MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
W429 LFW is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W429 LFW, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of W429 LFW?
You can check the full history of W429 LFW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was W429 LFW registered?
W429 LFW is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 11 July 2000.
Is W429 LFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W429 LFW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W429 LFW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W429 LFW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.