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W498 DTW

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

918 mi
Last recorded918 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 DTW
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 918 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 918 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 912 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2012 912 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2011 20 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

brake lever repaired but ok

rear tyre in poor condition

slight play in rear swinging arm

Fail 16 Jun 2011 20 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 9 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,380 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,380 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 8,302 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 8,302 miles

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.

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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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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W498 DTW is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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