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W482 YMJ

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

31,758 mi
Last recorded31,758 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW482 YMJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2012 31,758 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Dec 2010 25,561 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 25,560 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 22,435 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 21,158 miles

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

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,033 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 12,968 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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W482 YMJ is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 W482 YMJ, 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 W482 YMJ registered?

W482 YMJ is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W482 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W482 YMJ shows 7 tests with a 28.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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