MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
918 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
brake lever repaired but ok
rear tyre in poor condition
slight play in rear swinging arm
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
brake lever repaired but ok
rear tyre in poor condition
slight play in rear swinging arm
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front brake slight binding
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
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W498 DTW is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W498 DTW, 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 W498 DTW registered?
W498 DTW is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 16 June 2000.
Is W498 DTW safe to buy?
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