MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,577 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
no chain guard fitted
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
serious damage marker
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Chain guard missing
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W489 MWF is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 W489 MWF, 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 W489 MWF registered?
W489 MWF is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 15 May 2000.
Is W489 MWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for W489 MWF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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