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W429 LFW

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,830 mi
Last recorded10,830 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 LFW
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 10,830 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 10,820 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2013 10,817 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 10,701 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 10,701 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 10,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 10,542 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 10,448 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 10,355 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2005 7,736 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 7,683 miles

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.

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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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.

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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?

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