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W562 BEO

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

13,872 mi
Last recorded13,872 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW562 BEO
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 13,872 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 13,863 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 8,836 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 8,836 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 8,811 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 8,179 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 8,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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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W562 BEO is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 W562 BEO, 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 W562 BEO registered?

W562 BEO is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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