MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,444 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W498 STT is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 STT, 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 STT registered?
W498 STT is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 20 June 2000.
Is W498 STT safe to buy?
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