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W615 DTW

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,040 mi
Last recorded21,040 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW615 DTW
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,040 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 20,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

clutch lever stiff/rear sprocket worn/rear brake noisy/chain needs lube/swinging arm slight movement/head stock slight play.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,882 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 16,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,682 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 16,682 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,882 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,887 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,876 miles

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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W615 DTW is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W615 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 W615 DTW registered?

W615 DTW is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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