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W629 PHO

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

7,178 mi
Last recorded7,178 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW629 PHO
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 7,178 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 7,178 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component touching cable (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 7,003 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 7,003 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 6,763 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 6,761 miles

Front Brake lever insecure Pivot bolt lock nut missing (3.1.2a)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 5,972 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 5,970 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 3,297 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 3,295 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2009 2,909 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 2,414 miles

Both tyres perished on side walls

Fail 23 Sep 2008 2,414 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

rear tyre perished around sidewalls

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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W629 PHO is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W629 PHO, 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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W629 PHO is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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