MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)
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)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
drive chain heavily oiled
slight corrosion to frame
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
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)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
exhaust system corroded
front wheel bearing starting to get rough borderline
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front tyre has slight perishing
both front fork seals misting borderline
head light kick off wrong direction deflector fitted at time of test
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.
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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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