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W499 DTW

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,636 mi
Last recorded19,636 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 DTW
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 May 2015 19,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,243 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 15,423 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 14,654 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

front brake slightly binding .

handlebar/wheel alignment slightly out .

n/s + o/f front fork stanchions corroded .

o/s indicator tell-tale not working .

Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,284 miles

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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W499 DTW is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W499 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 W499 DTW registered?

W499 DTW is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W499 DTW safe to buy?

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