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W465 DCS

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

4,719 mi
Last recorded4,719 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW465 DCS
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2010 4,719 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 4,719 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

various parts of vehicle showing signs of corrosion,banjo bolt,rear shocks etc

Fail 3 Sep 2009 4,719 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

various parts of vehicle showing signs of corrosion,banjo bolt,rear shocks etc

Pass 27 Oct 2007 4,704 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 4,704 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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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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W465 DCS is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 W465 DCS, 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 W465 DCS registered?

W465 DCS is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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