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W496 KVL

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,679 mi
Last recorded11,679 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 KVL
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 11,679 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 11,673 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 11,662 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Motorcycle structure adversely modified rear frame (6.1.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 11,224 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

drive chain heavily oiled

Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,120 miles

slight corrosion to frame

Pass 1 Sep 2014 9,311 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

slight corrosion to frame

Pass 3 Sep 2013 2,349 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 2,347 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,385 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,520 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,766 miles

exhaust system corroded

front wheel bearing starting to get rough borderline

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,488 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre has slight perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,476 miles

both front fork seals misting borderline

head light kick off wrong direction deflector fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,026 miles

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

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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W496 KVL is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W496 KVL, 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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W496 KVL is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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